minette

[mi-net]

noun

Petrology.

1. a syenitic lamprophyre composed chiefly of orthoclase and biotite.

Word History and Origins

Origin of minette¹

1875–80; < German < French; mine ², -ette

Example Sentences

The UK government spokesperson added: "Our commitment to farming and food security is steadfast, which is why we've allocated a record £11.8bn to sustainable farming and food production over this parliament and appointed former NFU president Baroness Minette Batters to recommend new reforms to boost farmers profits."

From BBC

In 1997, Quirke was nominated for a Bafta award for playing convicted murderer Olive Martin in BBC drama The Sculptress, based on Minette Walters' psychological thriller novel.

From BBC

In addition to Leon, now general manager of downtown’s First Draft Taproom & Kitchen, where Squirrelor’s Tavern resides in an upstairs nook, the fantasy pub was the creation of Taylor Frost and Alicia Minette, who bring experience in event production and television and theatrical fabrication.

From Los Angeles Times

Desmond and Minette Carter are among the far-flung flitch winners, having travelled to Essex from Detroit in 2022.

From BBC

"Desmond and his fiancee Minette got married exactly a year and a day before the 2020 Flitch Trials, just so they could take part," said Helen Haines, vice-chair of this year's committee.

From BBC