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malachite

/ˈmæləˌkaɪt/
mal · a · chite
Plural:malachites
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malachite Lexical Profile

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• noun

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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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Malachite. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/malachite
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