schorl

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The most common variety of tourmaline.

Pronunciation

/ʃɔː(ɹ)l/

Word forms

schorl schorls

Etymology

From German Schörl, probably from Swedish skör (“brittle”).

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