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garnet

gar·net

UK/ˈɡɑː(ɹ).nət/ US/ˈɡɑrnʌt/ uncommon slang

noun

1.

any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive

Origin

From Middle English gernet, granate, from Old French grenate, from grenat (“pomegranate red”). Doublet of grenade.

Phrases

  • common garnet
  • demantoid garnet
  • garnet brown
  • garnet yam
  • garnet-throated hummingbird
  • gooseberry garnet
  • mandarin garnet
  • Queen Garnet plum

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