beryl

Plural: beryls

Noun

• A mineral, typically green, used as a gemstone.
• the chief source of beryllium; colored transparent varieties are valued as gems
• A mineral of pegmatite deposits, often used as a gemstone (molecular formula Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈).
• An example (a stone) of the mineral beryl.
• A dull blueish green color.

Adj

• Of a dull bluish green colour.

Examples

• Finding BERYL in her rack felt like unearthing a valuable gem for her score.
• The crown was set with six beryls of excellent size and color.

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