Associations to the word «Amphibole»

Wiktionary

AMPHIBOLE, noun. (mineral) A large group of structurally similar hydrated double silicate minerals, containing various combinations of sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and aluminium/aluminum

Dictionary definition

AMPHIBOLE, noun. A mineral or mineral variety belonging to the amphibole group.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope