Definition of CALAVERITE

calaverite

Plural: calaverites

Noun

  • A mineral form of gold telluride (AuTe₂).

Origin / Etymology

From Calaveras + -ite. Named for Calaveras County, California, USA; where it was first discovered. From Spanish calavera.

Scrabble Score: 15

calaverite: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
calaverite: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
calaverite: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

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