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nephrite

/ˈnɛfraɪt/

/ˈnɛˌfraɪt/

Translations

nephriteadjective

/ˈnɛfraɪt/

/ˈnɛˌfraɪt/

Used attributively to describe objects made of or pertaining to the mineral nephrite.

néphritiqueSe dit de ce qui est fait de néphrite ou qui s’y rapporte.

The museum displayed a nephrite bracelet alongside other jade artifacts.

Le musée exposait un bracelet néphritique à côté d’autres objets en jade.

Synonyms

nephritenoun

nephrites

The ancient artifact was carved from nephrite, showcasing its beautiful green hue.

L'ancien artefact était sculpté en néphrite, mettant en valeur sa belle teinte verte.

Additional translations

néphritePar extension, désigne un objet ou un spécimen réalisé dans cette pierre.

Synonyms

nephrite jade

nephriteadjective

Made of, consisting of, or relating to the mineral nephrite.

The museum displayed a nephrite bracelet alongside other jade artifacts.

nephritenoun

A hard, green mineral of the amphibole group, used as a gemstone and for carving.

The ancient artifact was carved from nephrite, showcasing its beautiful green hue.

An object, artifact, or specimen made from the mineral nephrite.

The auction featured several finely polished nephrites from the Qing dynasty.