# calaverite

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌkæləˈvɛəraɪt/

## Definitions
1. A mineral form of gold telluride (AuTe₂).

## Etymology
From Calaveras + -ite. Named for Calaveras County, California, USA; where it was first discovered. From Spanish calavera.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/calaverite