Amazonite Definition

ămə-zə-nīt
noun
A green variety of microcline, often used as a semiprecious stone.
American Heritage
A green microcline, often cut and polished as a gem.
Webster's New World

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

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Other Word Forms of Amazonite

Noun

Singular:
amazonite
Plural:
amazonites

Origin of Amazonite

  • After the Amazon (River)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

AAMAMA

Words Ending With

ETEITE

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Words Starting With A and Ending With E

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With A9 Letter Words Ending With E
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