"pollux" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek Πολυδεύκης (Poludeúkēs), from Greek mythology; also see etymology at castor (“a mineral”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|Πολυδεύκης}} Ancient Greek Πολυδεύκης (Poludeúkēs) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pollux (uncountable)
  1. (mineralogy) A variety of petalite always found with castor. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Minerals Synonyms: polluxite
    Sense id: en-pollux-en-noun-6XPgiSem Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, mineralogy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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