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[ˈɔːdʒʌɪt], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a dark green or black aluminosilicate mineral of the pyroxene group. It occurs in many igneous rocks, including basalt, gabbro, and dolerite
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Origin
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early 19th century: from Latin augites, denoting a precious stone (probably turquoise), from Greek augitēs, from augē ‘lustre’
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