augengneiss
augengneiss · augengneisses
A type of metamorphic rock characterized by large, lenticular mineral grains or…A type of metamorphic rock characterized by large, lenticular mineral grains or crystal aggregates (usually feldspar or quartz grains that have been deformed during metamorphism), resembling eyes, embedded within a finer-grained matrix.
/ˈaʊ̯ɡənˌnaɪ̯sɪz/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A type of metamorphic rock characterized by large, lenticular mineral grains or crystal aggregates (usually feldspar or quartz grains that have been deformed during metamorphism), resembling eyes, embedded within a finer-grained matrix.
Origin
From German Augen (“eyes”) + gneissFrom German Augen (“eyes”) + gneiss
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Forms
plural: augengneisses| Singular | augengneiss |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable