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emery

Pronunciation: /ˈɛməɹi/

The English word “emery” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. An impure type of corundum, often used for sanding or polishing.

verb

  1. To sand or polish with emery.
  2. To coat with emery.

Etymology

From French émeri, from Old French esmeril, from Italian smeriglio.

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