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spinel

spi·nel

UK/spɪˈnɛl/ US/ˈspɪn.əl/ uncommon obsolete

noun

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a hard glassy mineral consisting of an oxide of magnesium and aluminum; occurs in various colors that are used as gemstones

Origin

From Middle English spinel, from Old English spinel (“spindle; the amount of yard on a spindle”), whence also the usual modern form, English spindle.

Phrases

  • ruby spinel

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