Hornblende

n. (Min.) A common mineral, occurring ma ive, cattle, or in prismatic crystals, and of on various colors: it consists e enas tially of silica combined with pa es n. magnesia, lime, or iron. — Hor'net, n. A large, strong, venom which ous wasp.— Horn 'pipe, n. An n. A instrument of music consisting of a wooden pipe, with holes, and foot traced a horn at each end; a lively air v.t. of compound triple time; a Brittoish dance. HornbiU.