peristerite

pe·ris·te·rite

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-ris-tuh-rahyt]
- /pəˈrɪs təˌraɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-ris-tuh-rahyt]
- /pəˈrɪs təˌraɪt/

Definitions of peristerite word

noun peristerite a whitish, iridescent variety of albite, used as a gem. 1
noun peristerite a variety of albite characterized by its bluish colour and moonstone-like iridescent appearance 0

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Origin of peristerite

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < Greek perister(á) pigeon, dove + -ite1

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Parts of speech for Peristerite

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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peristerite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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