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nephrite

/ˈnɛfraɪt/

/ˈnɛˌfraɪt/

nephritenoun

nephrites

Translations

The museum has a beautiful collection of nephrite sculptures.

В музее есть красивая коллекция скульптур из нефрита.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

nephrite jade

nephriteadjective

/ˈnɛfraɪt/

/ˈnɛˌfraɪt/

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

Definitions

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

The museum displayed a nephrite bracelet alongside other jade artifacts.

Synonyms