paragonite

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(pə rag′ə nīt′)


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pa•rag•o•nite  (pə rag′ə nīt′),USA pronunciation n. [Mineral.]
  1. Mineralogya mica, similar in composition and appearance to muscovite but containing sodium instead of potassium.
  • Greek parágōn misleading, leading aside (present participle of parágein; see paragoge) + -ite1
  • 1840–50


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