word
malachite
MAL-uh-kite
ˈmæləkaɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
malachite
Dictionary meaning
A bright green copper carbonate mineral, often polished for jewellery and ornamental objects.
History and origin
Greek — 'malachē' (mallow plant), from its leaf-green colour.
Common mispronunciations
muh-LAK-iteMAL-uh-sheet
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