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amphibole

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Amphibole (noun) means any of a group of similar minerals made of silicates combined with metals such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron or aluminium.

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Any of a group of similar minerals made of silicates combined with metals such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron or aluminium.

"Remember when we could see the mountain's peak? The sparkle off the amphibole." — Jason Isbell, Cumberland Gap (2017)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

From French amphibole, coined by René Just Haüy from Ancient Greek ἀμφίβολος (amphíbolos, “ambiguous”), in reference to its many forms.

Rhymes for amphibole

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"amphibole" (noun) means any of a group of similar minerals made of silicates combined with metals such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron or aluminium.