Meaning ofgreenstonein English

Noun

1. new Zealand's pounamu; traditional Māori material
   The Māori people traditionally carved greenstone into beautiful ornaments.
2. green minerals used in Mesoamerican artefacts (e.g. greenschist, serpentine)
   Archaeologists discovered greenstone minerals in ancient Mesoamerican temples.
3. māori-carved minerals (nephrite jade, bowenite); green-hued
   The artist carefully polished the greenstone pendant to bring out its vibrant green hue.