Definition of PYROPE

pyrope

Plural: pyropes

Noun

  • A deep red variety of garnet, often used as a gemstone.
  • a deep red garnet used as a gemstone
  • A variety of garnet, of a poppy or blood-red color, frequently with a tinge of orange. It is used as a gemstone.

Examples

  • Scoring with PYROPE on a triple-word square felt like unearthing a valuable gem.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin pyrōpus, from Ancient Greek πυρωπός (purōpós, “fiery-eyed, fire-colored”), from Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr, “fire”) + ὤψ (ṓps, “eye”); compare French pyrope.

Scrabble Score: 13

pyrope: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
pyrope: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pyrope: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

pyrope: valid Words With Friends Word