minette
[ mi-net ]
nounPetrology.
a syenitic lamprophyre composed chiefly of orthoclase and biotite.
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How to use minette in a sentence
Mother minette saved us for pickle, but we fooled her and slipped out of the storeroom when she was not looking.
The Green Forest Fairy Book | Loretta Ellen Bradyminette was considered the best model in Paris, and M. Goudé had the merit of having discovered her.
A Girl of the Commune | George Alfred HentyThe next day minette Dufaure appeared at the studio and had ever since sat for all the female figures required.
A Girl of the Commune | George Alfred HentyGod forbid that he should ever spoil his life by such a hideous mistake as marrying minette.
A Girl of the Commune | George Alfred HentyHe is not amusing, this American, and though minette may like being adored, she likes being amused also.
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