CHRYSOPRASE


Meaning of CHRYSOPRASE in English

[ 'krɪsə(ʊ)preɪz ]

■ noun an apple-green gemstone consisting of a variety of chalcedony that contains nickel.

Origin

ME: from OFr. crisopace , via L. from Gk khrusoprasos , from khrusos 'gold' + prason 'leek'.

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