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Definition of paragneiss in English:

paragneiss

Pronunciation /ˈparənʌɪs/

noun

Geology

  • A form of gneiss derived by metamorphism from sedimentary rocks.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Alfred Harker (1859–1939), petrologist. From para- + gneiss, after German Paragneiss.