[ˈɛm(ə)ri], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a greyish-black form of corundum containing iron oxide or other impurities, used in powdered form as an abrasive


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Origin:
late 15th century: from French émeri, from Old French esmeri, from Italian smeriglio, based on Greek smuris, smiris ‘polishing powder’