amphibole
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amphibole
- /ˈæm.fɪˌboʊl/
Where it comes from
From French amphibole, coined by René Just Haüy from Ancient Greek ἀμφίβολος (amphíbolos, “ambiguous”), in reference to its many forms.
noun amphiboles
- Any of a large group of structurally similar hydrated double silicate minerals, containing various combinations of sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and aluminium. Remember when we could see the mountain's peak? The sparkle off the amphibole.
Translations
Talk about this word "amphibole." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/amphibole. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. amphibole. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/amphibole "amphibole." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/amphibole.Cite this
@misc{amphibole_2026,
title = {amphibole},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/amphibole},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
