Synonyms for margarite

Grammar : Noun

Spell : mahr-guh-rahyt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɑr gəˌraɪt

Définition of margarite

Origin : "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.).

As in pearl : noun gem

Example sentences :

Margarite did the honors in a state of dazed incomprehension.
Extract from : « Just Patty » by Jean Webster

Margarite receives the letter and reads it with a contemptuous laugh.
Extract from : « Christopher Columbus, Complete » by Filson Young

Yet he believed that what was told pertained to men of Margarite, not to that cavalier himself.
Extract from : « 1492 » by Mary Johnston

They gave us many little bags of margarite and pulverized galena, with which they rub the face.
Extract from : « Original Narratives of Early American History » by Vaca and Others

In default of these, all the daughters together, Margarite and Charlotte Stiles, or their issue.
Extract from : « A Short History of Women's Rights » by Eugene A. Hecker

These, at any rate, were Margarite's orders, duly communicated to him by Ojeda; but Margarite will have none of them.
Extract from : « Christopher Columbus, Complete » by Filson Young

Vniones, & Margarite perch cos dette.Le picciole sono da latini semplicemente dette Margharite.
Extract from : « Descrittione del regno di Scotia » by Petruccio Ubaldini

After spending some time in this new discovery, he sailed back to Trinidad, discovering the island of Margarite by the way.
Extract from : « A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Vol. III » by Robert Kerr

Lodge published a pamphlet, entitled, "A Margarite of America."
Extract from : « A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 12 (of 15) » by Robert Dodsley

Fifty-six men he left with Margarite, and the rest of us marched home across the Vega and the northern mountains to Isabella.
Extract from : « 1492 » by Mary Johnston

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