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1. (n.) spinel
any of a group of minerals composed of oxides of metals (magnesium, aluminum, iron, zinc, manganese, etc.).
2. spinel
a mineral of this group, magnesium aluminum oxide, MgAl
Etymology: (1520–30; < F spinelle < It spinella <spin(a) thorn)
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1. (noun) spinel
a hard glassy mineral consisting of an oxide of magnesium and aluminum; occurs in various colors that are used as gemstones
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1. (noun) Spinel
alt. of Spinelle
2. (noun) Spinel
bleached yarn in making the linen tape called inkle; unwrought inkle
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