CHRYSOBERYL


Meaning of CHRYSOBERYL in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' kri-s ə - ˌ ber- ə l

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin chrysoberyllus, from Greek chrysob ē ryllos, from chrys- + b ē ryllos beryl

Date: 1661

1 obsolete : a yellowish beryl

2 : a hard usually yellow or green mineral consisting of beryllium aluminum oxide and sometimes used as a gem

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