Etymology · Ancient Greek
μάργαρον
3 English words descend from Ancient Greek μάργαρον, most common first.
- margarineA spread, manufactured from a blend of vegetable oils (some of which are hydrogenated), emulsifiers etc, mostly used as a substitute for butter.
- margaricPertaining to pearl or pearls (rare except in the designation of margaric acid)
- margaroditeA hydrous potash mica related to muscovite.