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

neph·e·line also neph·e·lite \-ˌlīt\

French néphéline, from Greek nephelē cloud — more at nebula

First Known Use: circa 1814

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