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SPINEL

\spˈɪnə͡l], \spˈɪnə‍l], \s_p_ˈɪ_n_əl]\

Definitions of SPINEL

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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Alt. of Spinelle

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

A precious stone of various tints.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [Latin] A mineral occurring in regular crystals of eight or twelve sides, an aluminate of magnesia.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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