margarite

英 ['mɑːɡəraɪt] 美 ['mɑrɡə,raɪt]
  • n. [矿物] 珍珠云母
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英文词源

margarite (n.)
"a pearl," late Old English, from Late Latin margarita (see Margaret). Figuratively, "that which is precious or excellent, a priceless quality or attribute;" also used as an epithet for Christ, Mary, etc., late 13c. Also margerie (mid-14c.).