A hard compact mineral, of a dark green color, formerly worn asa remedy for diseases of the kidneys, whence its name; kidney stone;a kind of jade. See Jade.

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/topic/3014/nephriteRSS for NodeTue, 07 Jul 2026 17:24:38 GMTTue, 21 Mar 2017 18:43:26 GMT60A villain from the anime Sailor Moon, named after the mineral. He was only in 9 episodes, and developed a romantic relationship with Naru/Molly before getting killed by three of Zoisite's minions.

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