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Etymology of the English word monazite

the English word monazite
derived from the German word monazite
derived from the Greek word monazein, μονάζω
derived from the Greek word monos, μόνος (alone; single; remaining; sole or single; by implication, mere)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *men-

Date

The earliest known usage of monazite in English dates from the 19th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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