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BNC: 39018 COCA: 32312
BNC: 39018 COCA: 32312

malachite

noun

mal·​a·​chite ˈma-lə-ˌkīt How to pronounce malachite (audio)
: a green mineral that is a basic carbonate of copper used especially for making ornamental objects

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Some, such as deep green malachite, stably formed only after bacteria began exhaling oxygen on early Earth. Fionna M. D. Samuels, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2022 There, slabs of marble are delicately inlaid with stones like lapis, malachite, jasper, and amethyst. Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2022 Having always loved the organic look and saturated colors of hard stones like malachite and turquoise, McHugh combined hardstones with diamonds and colored gemstones for this realm of designs. Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2021 Pieces of lapis lazuli, malachite or onyx are carved into shapes to fit as overlays onto the bridges, plates and bezels, or to serve as indexes. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 10 June 2021 The band of malachite surrounding the tourbillon and set into the hour disk is a variation on previous models. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 8 July 2021 The dining room was vaulted for dramatic effect, with stucco and intricate moldings layered on top to provide space for faux malachite in ocher frames. Cynthia Frank, ELLE Decor, 22 Apr. 2021 According to Bulgari, each stone has its own special lore: black onyx serves as a protective shield and conduit to inner strength; lapis lazuli represents honor and possibility; green malachite is known as a stone of transformation. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 10 June 2021 All throughout the house, both actual malachite and fabric versions of it can be found on numerous pillows, tablecloths, carpets, walls, plates, and furniture. Mary Elizabeth Andriotis, House Beautiful, 24 Sep. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

alteration of Middle English melochites, from Latin molochites, from Greek molochitēs, from molochē, malachē mallow

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of malachite was in 1656
BNC: 39018 COCA: 32312

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