néphrite

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See also: nephrite

French

Etymology

From Ancient Greek νεφρῖτις (nephrîtis).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ne.fʁit/
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Noun

néphrite f (plural néphrites)

  1. (pathology) nephritis
  2. (mineralogy) nephrite

Descendants

  • Turkish: nefrit

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