ˈkrisəˌprāz noun
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Etymology: alteration (influenced by French chrysoprase ) of Middle English crisopace, from Old French crisopace, crisoprasse, from Latin chrysoprasus, from Greek chrysoprasos, from chrys- + prasos (from prason leek) — more at prasine
1. : an apple-green variety of chalcedony valued as a gem
2. or chrysoprase green : a brilliant to light green that is very slightly darker than seafoam