Definition of GNEISS

gneiss

Plural: gneisses

Noun

  • a laminated metamorphic rock similar to granite
  • A common and widely-distributed metamorphic rock having bands or veins, but not schistose.

Origin / Etymology

From German Gneis, from Middle High German gneist (“spark”), from Old High German gneisto (“spark”). More at gnast.

Scrabble Score: 7

gneiss is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
gneiss is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gneiss is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

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