First Known Use: circa 1807
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melanite
noun mel·a·nite \ˈme-lə-ˌnīt\
Definition of MELANITE
: a black andradite garnet
— mel·a·nit·ic \ˌme-lə-ˈni-tik\ adjective
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Origin of MELANITE
German Melanit, from melan-
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