HORNBLENDE


Meaning of HORNBLENDE in English

[ 'hɔ:nblɛnd ]

■ noun a dark brown, black, or green mineral consisting of a silicate of calcium, magnesium, and iron and present in many rocks.

Origin

C18: from Ger., from Horn 'horn' + blende (see blende ).

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