Greenstone Meaning
/ɡrˈiˌnstoʊn/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAny of several green-hued minerals used for making various artefacts in early Mesoamerican cultures, e.g. greenschist, chlorastrolite, serpentine, omphacite, or chrysoprase.
nounThe pounamu, the green-hued minerals of New Zealand used by the Māori to make tools, ornaments and weapons (any of three varieties of nephrite jade or one variety of bowenite).
Sentence Examples
The greenstone statue was ancient.
Greenstone is a type of metamorphic rock.
The carver made a beautiful pendant from greenstone.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The Maori people used ____ to make tools and weapons.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The Māori people of New Zealand have traditionally used ____ to carve beautiful and symbolic jewelry and tools.
Word Origin & History
From green + stone.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The Maori people used ____ to make tools and weapons.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The Māori people of New Zealand have traditionally used ____ to carve beautiful and symbolic jewelry and tools.