magnete

Middle English

/ˈmaɡnɛt(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • lodestone a magnetic stone that is an ore of iron

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French magnete (magnetite) borrowed from Latin magnetum (lodestone) derived from Ancient Greek μαγνήτης λίθος (Magnesian stone).

Origin

Ancient Greek

μαγνήτης λίθος

Gloss

Magnesian stone

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