nephrite
13 points
English
8 letters
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Definitions
noun
an amphibole mineral consisting of calcium magnesium silicate in monoclinic crystalline form; a source of jade that is less valuable than from jadeite; once believed to cure kidney disorders
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/nˈɛfɹaɪt/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural nephrites
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.