First Known Use: 1770
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hornblende
noun horn·blende \-ˌblend\
Definition of HORNBLENDE
: a mineral that is the common dark green to black variety of aluminous amphibole; broadly : amphibole 2
— horn·blend·ic \hȯrn-ˈblen-dik\ adjective
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Origin of HORNBLENDE
German
Rhymes with HORNBLENDE
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