See also: Margarin and margarin

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French margarine, from Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs, pearl), in allusion to its pearly luster.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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margarín m inan

  1. margarine (spread, manufactured from a blend of vegetable oils, emulsifiers etc, mostly used as a substitute for butter)

Declension

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The form margarínu in Locative singular is more common than margaríně.

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