beryl
A mineral of pegmatite deposits, often used as a gemstone (molecular formula Be3Al2Si6O18).
Other meanings
An example (a stone) of the mineral beryl.
“The crown was set with six beryls of excellent size and color.”
A dull blueish green color.
Related words
- beryllate
- berylline
- beryl-spangled tanager
- blue beryl
- gold beryl
- golden beryl
Word history
From Ancient Greek "βήρυλλος".
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