muscovite

noun

mus·​co·​vite ˈmə-skə-ˌvīt How to pronounce muscovite (audio)
1
Muscovite
a
: a native or resident of the ancient principality of Moscow or of the city of Moscow
b
: russian
2
[muscovy (glass)] : a colorless to pale brown form of mica consisting of a silicate of aluminum and potassium
Muscovite adjective

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Muscovites are also looking for less high-tech ways to navigate the area. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 19 Mar. 2026 Muscovites, your days of pretending the war is far away from your own comfortable existence are over. — Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 30 June 2026 Poor regions, far from the seats of power, have disproportionately carried the burden of war, while Muscovites have remained largely insulated. — Sophie Spiegelberger, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026 Since the plan was announced three months ago, Muscovites like the Rumyantsevs have mobilized on social media and neighborhood groups to organize demonstrations, gather signatures for petitions and swap ideas on how to fight the plan. — Sabra Ayres, latimes.com, 14 June 2017 See All Example Sentences for muscovite

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin or New Latin Muscovia, Moscovia Moscow

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of muscovite was in 1535

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Muscovite

noun
Mus·​co·​vite
ˈməs-kə-ˌvīt
: a person born or living in Moscow
Muscovite adjective

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