Etymology

opalite

o·pal·ite
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Today it means: Opal; some variety of it; an artificial mineral resembling it. Full definition →

First used 1896
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The story

From opal + -ite. First attested in 1896.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 1896 Opal; some variety of it; an artificial mineral resembling it.
  • from 1899 Opal glass, formed into tiles or bricks.

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