nephrite
nephrite · nephrites
Nephrit
A semi-precious stone, one of the two types of stone commonly referred to as jadeA semi-precious stone, one of the two types of stone commonly referred to as jade (the other being jadeite).
/ˈnɛfˌɹaɪt/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A semi-precious stone, one of the two types of stone commonly referred to as jade (the other being jadeite).
Nephrit
More definitions
- 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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By meaning 1
semi-precious stone:
Origin
From Latin lapis nephriticus, via Ancient Greek λίθος (líthos) νεφριτικός (nephritikós), mFrom Latin lapis nephriticus, via Ancient Greek λίθος (líthos) νεφριτικός (nephritikós), meaning kidney stone, because jade was believed to have cured kidney stones.
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plural: nephritesLessons for this word
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