English Explanatory Dictionary

chrysoprase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A variety of light-green translucent quartz.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹɪsəˌpɹeɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-chrysoprase.wav

Word forms

chrysoprase chrysoprases

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χρυσός (khrusós, “gold”) and πράσινον (prásinon, “green”).

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