muscovite Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a colorless or pale brown mica with potassium
  2. noun a resident of Moscow
  3. adjective of or relating to the residents of Moscow
    • Muscovite street dealers

WordNet

Mus"co*vite noun
Etymology
See Muscovy glass.
Definitions
  1. A native or inhabitant of Muscovy or ancient Russia; hence, a Russian.
  2. (Min.) Common potash mica. See Mica.

Webster 1913