Peridot
//ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dɒt// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A transparent olive green form of olivine, used as a gem. countable, uncountable
"Gem-quality olivine is known as peridot, which has a subtle green light all its own."
- 2 a pale green variety of chrysolite; used as a gemstone wordnet
- 3 A yellow-green color, like that of the peridot. countable, uncountable
Example
More examples"Gem-quality olivine is known as peridot, which has a subtle green light all its own."
Etymology
From Middle English peritot, from Anglo-Norman peridou, peridout, Middle French perido, peridon, of uncertain origin; later reborrowed from modern French péridot.
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