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emery

Pronunciation: /ˈɛm(ə)ri/

Definition of emery

noun

[mass noun]
  • a greyish-black form of corundum containing iron oxide or other impurities, used in powdered form as an abrasive.
  • [as modifier] denoting materials coated with emery for polishing, smoothing, or grinding:emery paper

Origin:

late 15th century: from French émeri, from Old French esmeri, from Italian smeriglio, based on Greek smuris, smiris 'polishing powder'

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