Definition of gangue
: the worthless rock or vein matter in which valuable metals or minerals occur
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Origin and Etymology of gangue
borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, borrowed from German Gang “walk, course, passageway, mineral vein or seam,” going back to Old High German gang “walk, course” — more at 2gang
First Known Use: 1809
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