Meaning of chrysoberyl in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkrɪsəˌbɛrəl/

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  1. Noun

    chrysoberyl

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: from Latin chrysoberyllus, from Greek khrusos‘gold’ + bērullos‘beryl’

    Definitions

    1. a rare hard yellow green mineral consisting of beryllium aluminate in crystal form

    Examples

    • « used as a gemstone »

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