| Pronunciation: | | 'nefrIt
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[n] 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 |
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NEPHRITE is a 8 letter word that starts with N. |
| | See Also: | | amphibole, amphibole group |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Neph"rite\ (?; 277), n. [Cf. F. n['e]phrite. See
{Nephritis}.] (Min.)
A hard compact mineral, of a dark green color, formerly worn
as a remedy for diseases of the kidneys, whence its name;
kidney stone; a kind of jade. See {Jade}.
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| | Definition: | | a hard fibrous green to white rock often used for the manufacture of adze-blades. Commonly called jade. |
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