BERYL


Meaning of BERYL in English

[ 'bɛrɪl ]

■ noun a transparent pale green, blue, or yellow mineral consisting of a silicate of ~lium and aluminium, sometimes used as a gemstone.

Origin

ME: from OFr. beril , via L. from Gk bērullos .

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