chrysoprase

[ kris-uh-preyz ]

noun

, Mineralogy.

1. a green variety of chalcedony, sometimes used as a gem.

chrysoprase

/ ˈkrɪsəˌpreɪz /

noun

1. an apple-green variety of chalcedony: a gemstone

Word History and Origins

Origin of chrysoprase¹

1250–1300; Middle English < Latin chrȳsoprasus < Greek chrȳsóprasos, equivalent to chrȳso- chryso- + prás ( on ) leek + -os noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of chrysoprase¹

C13 crisopace, from Old French, from Latin chrӯsoprasus, from Greek khrusoprasos, from chryso- + prason leek

Example Sentences

He turned parkas and anoraks and bathrobes into entrance-making opera cloaks in ruby, shocking pink and chrysoprase.

From New York Times

There are more than 80 different precious stones to choose from, ranging from the standard amethyst, tiger’s-eye and lapis lazuli to the more grand leopard jasper, chrysoprase and mother-of-pearl.

From New York Times

In 2010, Dior introduced a collection of quartz-movement ladies’ watches with dials in colorful stones, including chrysoprase, turquoise, serpentine and jade, as part of its La Mini D de Dior line.

From New York Times

He was engaged in furbishing up a necklace of chrysoprases and jacinths with a hare's foot when the renegade breathlessly rushed through the door unable to utter a word for sheer weariness.

From Project Gutenberg

On a little ivory table ticked a gorgeous clock, ablaze with rubies and chrysoprases.

From Project Gutenberg