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1. (n.) galena
a common heavy mineral, lead sulfide, PbS, occurring in lead-gray crystals, and cleavable masses: the principal ore of lead.
Etymology: (1595–1605; < L: lead ore)
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1. (noun) galena
soft blue-grey mineral; lead sulfide; a major source of lead
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1. (noun) galena
a remedy or antidose for poison; theriaca
2. (noun) galena
lead sulphide; the principal ore of lead. It is of a bluish gray color and metallic luster, and is cubic in crystallization and cleavage
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