minette

[ mi-net ]

noun

, Petrology.

1. a syenitic lamprophyre composed chiefly of orthoclase and biotite.

Word History and Origins

Origin of minette¹

1875–80; < German < French; mine ², -ette

Example Sentences

In addition to Leon, now general manager of downtown’s First Draft Taproom & Kitchen, where Squirrelor’s Tavern resides in an upstairs nook, the fantasy pub was the creation of Taylor Frost and Alicia Minette, who bring experience in event production and television and theatrical fabrication.

From Los Angeles Times

Desmond and Minette Carter are among the far-flung flitch winners, having travelled to Essex from Detroit in 2022.

From BBC

"Desmond and his fiancee Minette got married exactly a year and a day before the 2020 Flitch Trials, just so they could take part," said Helen Haines, vice-chair of this year's committee.

From BBC

Wiltshire farmer Minette Batters, is retiring after six years as President of the NFU.

From BBC

"So it's been really great to have Minette at the helm arguing the case for farmers."

From BBC