Prasine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹeɪziːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prasine is a noun meaning (mineralogy) Pseudomalachite.
Meaning
(mineralogy) Pseudomalachite.
More Meanings
- (now rare) Synonym of leek-green.
- (obsolete) A green gem; an emerald.
- (obsolete) A type of green pigment.
Example Sentences
He recalled, in passing, the sweetness in his lap, her round little bottom, her prasine eyes as she turned toward him and the receding road.
It is possible that just as chrysocolla is silicated malachite, so prasine is phosphated malachite; the physical appearance of these minerals strongly confirms this view.
Word Forms
- prasines
Synonyms for prasine
Depending on context, synonyms include leek-green.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prase, emerald, jewel, gemstone, peridot, orient.
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