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gneiss

/ˈnaɪs/
Meanings

  • A metamorphic rock characterized by bands of light and dark minerals.

    - "The hiker admired the beauty of the gneiss rock."
    - "The geologist studied the different layers of gneiss in the mountain range."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈnaɪs/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with gneiss
knees , sees , tees
Homophones
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  1. gneiss the rock, and gneiss the sound a goose makes

Variants
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gneiss , gneisses , gneissic , gneissoid , gneissose
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'gnesis', meaning 'birth' or 'origin'. In geology, gneiss refers to a type of metamorphic rock that is characterized by bands of light and dark minerals.

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["Gneiss has been used in various cultures for different purposes. In architecture, gneiss has been used as a decorative stone due to its distinct banding pattern. In art, gneiss has been used as a medium for sculpting due to its hardness and durability. In literature, gneiss has been used as a metaphor for the passage of time and the layers of experiences that accumulate over the course of a person's life."]

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