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Word entry · 7 letters

peridot

Best crossword clue

"Green gemstone"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dɒt/Part of speech nounSorted deioprtStarts with PEnds with T1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. a pale green variety of chrysolite; used as a gemstone

Word origin

From Middle English peritot, from Anglo-Norman peridou, peridout, Middle French perido, peridon, of uncertain origin; later reborrowed from modern French péridot.

Used in a sentence

  • Gem-quality olivine is known as peridot, which has a subtle green light all its own.

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