Nephrite: meaning, definitions and examples

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nephrite

 

[ หˆnษ›fหŒraษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

green mineral

Nephrite is a type of mineral, typically green in color, belonging to the amphibole group of minerals. It is often used in jewelry and decorative art due to its attractive appearance and durability. Nephrite is known for its toughness and resistance to wear and tear, making it a popular choice for carving and sculpting.

Synonyms

greenstone, jade, maori greenstone

Examples of usage

  • Nephrite is commonly found in regions such as Canada, Russia, and New Zealand.
  • The Maori people of New Zealand have a long tradition of carving nephrite into intricate designs.

Translations

Translations of the word "nephrite" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nefrita

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ‡เคซเฅเคฐเคพเค‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nephrit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nefrite

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตั„ั€ะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nefryt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒ•ใƒฉใ‚คใƒˆ (nefuraido)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nรฉphrite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nefrita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nefrite

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„คํ”„๋ผ์ดํŠธ (nepeuraiteu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู†ูุฑูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nefrit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nefrit

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฏ็Ž‰ (ruวŽn yรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nefrit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nefrit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะตั„ั€ะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ”แƒคแƒ แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜ (nephriti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nefrite

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nefrita

Etymology

The word 'nephrite' is derived from the Greek word 'nephros', meaning 'kidney', due to its supposed ability to cure kidney diseases. Nephrite has been valued for centuries for its beauty and symbolism in various cultures, with ancient civilizations such as the Chinese and Maori using it for ceremonial and decorative purposes. The use of nephrite in jewelry and art continues to be popular to this day.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,654, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.