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Peridot

//ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dɒt// noun

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Noun
  1. 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. 2
    a pale green variety of chrysolite; used as a gemstone wordnet
  3. 3
    A yellow-green color, like that of the peridot. countable, uncountable

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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