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单词 muscovite
释义

muscovite

noun

mus·​co·​vite ˈmə-skə-ˌvīt How to pronounce muscovite (audio)
1
capitalized
a
: a native or resident of the ancient principality of Moscow or of the city of Moscow
b
: russian
2
[muscovy (glass)] : a colorless to pale brown form of mica consisting of a silicate of aluminum and potassium
Muscovite adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Since the plan was announced three months ago, Muscovites like the Rumyantsevs have mobilized on social media and neighborhood groups to organize demonstrations, gather signatures for petitions and swap ideas on how to fight the plan. Sabra Ayres, latimes.com, 14 June 2017 Guggenberger is one of 1.6 million Muscovites who could be affected by a city plan to demolish their Soviet-era apartment buildings and replace them with modern high-rises. David Filipov, Washington Post, 10 June 2017

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin or New Latin Muscovia, Moscovia Moscow

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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