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Definition of malachite
malachite
/ˈmæləˌkaɪt/
mal · a · chite
Plural:malachites
malachite Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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1
A bright green mineral consisting of copper hydroxyl carbonate, typically exhibiting banded patterns and used as a semi-precious stone or an ore of copper.
Example
"The museum displayed an ornate nineteenth-century table inlaid with polished Russian malachite."
2
A bright, rich shade of green resembling the mineral malachite.
Example
"The interior decorator selected a bold malachite for the library walls to give the room an elegant and dramatic feel."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Middle English, via Old French 'melochite' and Latin 'molochitis', from the ancient Greek 'molochitis lithos' (mallow-green stone). The root 'malachē' means 'mallow', referencing the mineral's resemblance to the vivid green leaves of the mallow plant.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Malachite. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/malachite