Word: nephrites
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ne
phrites
Definition: Plural of nephrite; an amphibole mineral consisting of calcium magnesium silicate in monoclinic crystalline form; a source of jade that is less valuable than from jadeite; once believed to cure kidney disorders
Morphemes:
Affix: nephrite
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A semi-precious stone, one of the two types of stone commonly referred to as jade (the other being jadeite).
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).