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chrysoberyl
CIDE DICTIONARY
chrysoberyl, n. [L. chrysoberyllus, Gr. ; chryso`s gold + beryl.].
A mineral, found in crystals, of a yellow to green or brown color, and consisting of aluminia and glucina. It is very hard, and is often used as a gem. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
chrysoberyl, n. a yellowish-green gem consisting of a beryllium salt.
Etymology
L chrysoberyllus f. Gk khrusos gold + berullos beryl
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