paragneiss

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noun

A gneiss derived from a sedimentary rock.

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Meanings

nounparagneiss (plural paragneisses)

plural paragneisses

  1. geographyA gneiss derived from a sedimentary rock.

Origin

From para- + gneiss.

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APA

paragneiss. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paragneiss

MLA

“paragneiss.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paragneiss. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “paragneiss,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paragneiss.

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