ˈalmənˌdēn, -ˌdīn noun
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Etymology: alteration (influenced by Medieval Latin alamandina, alteration of alabandina. or German almandin, from Medieval Latin) of earlier alabandine, from Middle English, from Medieval Latin alabandina, alabandinus, from Alabanda, ancient city in Asia Minor where gems were cut and sold + Latin -ina, -inus -ine
1. : almandite
2. : a violet variety of the ruby spinel or sapphire
3. : the purple Indian garnet