English Explanatory Dictionary

gneiss

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A common and widely-distributed metamorphic rock having bands or veins, but not schistose.

Pronunciation

nīs /ˈnaɪs/ en-us-nice.ogg LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-gneiss.wav

Word forms

gneiss gneisses

Etymology

From German Gneis, from Middle High German gneist (“spark”), from Old High German gneisto (“spark”). More at gnast.

Derived words

augengneiss calc-gneiss calc silicate gneiss calc-silicate gneiss gneissic gneissoid gneissose gneissy orthogneiss paragneiss
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