margarite
- 英式英标[\'mɑrɡə,raɪt]
- 美式音标[\'mɑːɡəraɪt]
英文词源
- margarite (n.)
- "a pearl," late Old English, from Late Latin margarita (see Margaret). Figuratively, "that which is precious or excellent, a priceless quality or attribute;" also used as an epithet for Christ, Mary, etc., late 13c. Also margerie (mid-14c.).