amazonite

am·a·zon·ite

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [am-uh-zuh-nahyt]
- /ˈæm ə zəˌnaɪt/
- /ˈaməzˌɒnaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-uh-zuh-nahyt]
- /ˈæm ə zəˌnaɪt/

Definitions of amazonite word

noun amazonite a green variety of microcline used as a gemstone. Formula: KAlSi3O8 3
noun amazonite a green microcline, often cut and polished as a gem 3
noun amazonite a green feldspar, a variety of microcline, used as an ornamental material. 1
noun amazonite A gem variety of microcline feldspar, varying from bright verdigris green to a bluish green. 0

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Origin of amazonite

First appearance:

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

1595-1605; Amazon (river) + -ite1

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Parts of speech for Amazonite

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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amazonite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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