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Etymology

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

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Noun

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amphibole (plural amphiboles)

  1. (mineralogy) Any of a large group of structurally similar hydrated double silicate minerals, containing various combinations of sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and aluminium.
    • 2017, Jason Isbell, Cumberland Gap:
      Remember when we could see the mountain's peak?
      The sparkle off the amphibole.

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amphibole f (plural amphiboles)

  1. (mineralogy) amphibole

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Adjective

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amphibole

  1. vocative masculine singular of amphibolus