English Explanatory Dictionary

amazonite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A gem variety of microcline feldspar, varying from bright verdigris green to a bluish green.

Pronunciation

/ˈæm.ə.zəˌnaɪt/

Word forms

amazonite amazonites

Etymology

From Amazon + -ite; the gem does not actually come from the Amazon, but it was confused with an unrelated green stone that does.

Derived words

amazonitic
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