English Explanatory Dictionary

alexandrite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of chrysoberyl that displays a colour change dependent upon the light source, along with strong pleochroism.

Pronunciation

ăl'-ĭg-zăn'-drīt /ˌæl.ɪɡˈzæn.dɹaɪt/

Word forms

alexandrite alexandrites

Etymology

From Alexander + -ite, named after Alexander II of Russia.

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