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nepheline
noun neph·e·line \ˈne-fə-ˌlēn\
Definition of NEPHELINE
: a hexagonal mineral that is a usually glassy crystalline silicate of sodium, potassium, and aluminum common in igneous rocks
— neph·e·lin·ic \ˌne-fə-ˈli-nik\ adjective
Variants of NEPHELINE
neph·e·line also neph·e·lite \-ˌlīt\
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Origin of NEPHELINE
French néphéline, from Greek nephelē cloud — more at nebula
First Known Use: circa 1814
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