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

Mother Minette saved us for pickle, but we fooled her and slipped out of the storeroom when she was not looking.

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Minette was considered the best model in Paris, and M. Goudé had the merit of having discovered her.

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The next day Minette Dufaure appeared at the studio and had ever since sat for all the female figures required.

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God forbid that he should ever spoil his life by such a hideous mistake as marrying Minette.

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He is not amusing, this American, and though Minette may like being adored, she likes being amused also.

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