Dictionary - Definition of ALMAGRA


Part of Speech	Definition
Noun	1. A fine, deep red ocher, somewhat purplish, found in Spain. It is the sil atticum of the ancients. Under the name of Indian red it is used for polishing glass and silver.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

Date "Almagra" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references)

Etymology:Almagra \Al*ma"gra\, noun. [from Spanish expression almagra, almagre, from Ar. al-maghrah red clay or earth.]. (references)

Specialty Definition: ALMAGRA

Domain	Definition
Mining	Sp. A deep-red ocher originally from Andalusia, Spain, similar to Indian red. Used as a pigment and in polishing glass and metals. Also spelled almagre. (references)
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Part of Speech	Definition
Noun	1. A fine, deep red ocher, somewhat purplish, found in Spain. It is the sil atticum of the ancients. Under the name of Indian red it is used for polishing glass and silver.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

Date "ALMAGRA" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references)

Etymology:Almagra \Al*ma"gra\, noun. [from Spanish expression almagra, almagre, from Ar. al-maghrah red clay or earth.]. (references)

Domain	Definition
Mining	Sp. A deep-red ocher originally from Andalusia, Spain, similar to Indian red. Used as a pigment and in polishing glass and metals. Also spelled almagre. (references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.		Top