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Noun: spinel  spi'nel
  1. A hard glassy mineral consisting of an oxide of magnesium and aluminium; occurs in various colours that are used as gemstones

Derived forms: spinels

Type of: mineral

Encyclopedia: Spinel

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spindle-tree family
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spineless
spinelessly
spinelessness
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spine-tingling
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