NEPHRITE Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word nephrite. (close relations)
Definition of NEPHRITE
Best Alternative Words for NEPHRITE
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| jade | nounn | |||||||
noun • a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite • a woman adulterer • a light green color varying from bluish green to yellowish green • an old or over-worked horse adjective satellite • of something having the color of jade; especially varying from bluish green to yellowish green verb • lose interest or become bored with something or somebody • exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress | ||||||||
| greenstone | nounn | |||||||
noun • Any of several green-hued minerals used for making various artefacts in early Mesoamerican cultures, e.g. greenschist, chlorastrolite, serpentine, omphacite, or chrysoprase • Pounamu, the green-hued minerals of New Zealand used by Māori to make tools, ornaments and weapons (any of three varieties of nephrite jade or one variety of bowenite) | ||||||||
