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emery definition

em·ery (em′ər ē)

noun

a dark, impure, coarse variety of corundum used for grinding, polishing, etc.

Etymology: Fr émeri < OFr emeril < It smeriglio < MGr smeri, for Gr smyris, emery < IE base *smer-, smear

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