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noun
An orthorhombic-disphenoidal white gray mineral containing copper, mercury, silver, and sulfur.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, mineralogy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
A native or inhabitant of the Balkans.
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History
From Balkan + -ite, after the medieval and popular name of the Stara planina (Balkan) mountains in Europe where it is found.
From Balkan + -ite.
