ˈpīˌrōp noun
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Etymology: Middle English pirope, from Middle French, from Latin pyropus, a red bronze, from Greek pyrōpos, literally, fiery-eyed, from pyr- + ōp-, ōps, eye — more at eye
1. obsolete : a bright red gem (as a ruby or a carbuncle)
2. : a magensium-aluminum garnet that is deep red in color and is frequently used as a gem — compare cape ruby