nephrite
Definitions
A semi-precious stone, one of the two types of stone commonly referred to as jade (the other being jadeite).
Equivalents
Examples
“Occurrences of nephrite are more numerous. China’s most important source throughout its history has been the region of Khotan (Ho-t‘ien) and Yarkand in Central Asia. In more recent times the Chinese have⟳ also imported nephrite from the neighbourhood of Lake Baikal in Eastern Siberia.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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