garnet

Definitions


[ˈɡɑːnɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a precious stone consisting of a deep red vitreous silicate mineral
(e.g: a garnet ring)


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Origin:
Middle English: probably via Middle Dutch from Old French grenat, from medieval Latin granatus, perhaps from granatum (see pomegranate), because the garnet is similar in colour to the pulp of the fruit




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