Magnet

German (Berlin)

/maɡˈneːt/

noun
Definitions
  • magnet

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin magnēs (lodestone) derived from Ancient Greek μαγνῆτις [λίθος] (Magnesian).

Origin

Ancient Greek

μαγνῆτις [λίθος]

Gloss

Magnesian

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