amphigene
|am-phi-gene|
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/ˈæmfɪˌdʒiːn/
dual nature mineral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphigene' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphigenēs,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'genēs' meant 'born.'
Historical Evolution
'amphigenēs' transformed into the French word 'amphigène,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphigene.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'born of both,' referring to its dual nature, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mineral of the feldspar group, also known as leucite, found in volcanic rocks.
The geologist discovered amphigene in the volcanic rock sample.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/21 22:51