micaceous

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective hydrous silicates of or relating to or resembling mica

Etymology

From mica + -aceous. From Latin mīca (“grain, crumb”). Often erroneously associated with Latin micō (“to twinkle, glitter”) and hence with English micacious.

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