ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Peridot

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dɒt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Peridot is a noun meaning A transparent olive green form of olivine, used as a gem.

Meaning

A transparent olive green form of olivine, used as a gem.

More Meanings

  1. A yellow-green color, like that of the peridot.

Example Sentences

Gem-quality olivine is known as peridot, which has a subtle green light all its own.
Although there are dozens of different types of gems, among the best known and most important are […]. (Common gem materials not addressed in this article include amber, amethyst, chalcedony, garnet, lazurite, malachite, opals, peridot, rhodonite, spinel, tourmaline, turquoise and zircon.)

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Related dictionary entries include peridotite, chrysolite, olivine, iolite, opal, gemstone.

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