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peridot

[ per-i-doh, -dot ]

noun

, Mineralogy.
  1. a green transparent variety of olivine, used as a gem.


peridot

/ ˈpɛrɪˌdɒt /

noun

  1. a pale green transparent variety of the olivine chrysolite, used as a gemstone
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • per·i·dot·ic [per-i-, dot, -ik, -, doh, -tik], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of peridot1

1300–50; < French péridot; replacing Middle English peritot < Middle French
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Word History and Origins

Origin of peridot1

C14: from Old French peritot, of unknown origin
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Example Sentences

The crown glitters with stones including tourmalines, white and yellow topazes, rubies, amethysts, sapphires, garnet, peridot, zircons, spinel and aquamarines.

When you first start up the game, you’re presented with a baby creature — each peridot is unique — and tasked with giving it a name.

Less than a year later, in February 2020, Mr. Parker offered her another gold band, an engagement ring topped with an antique jubilee cut diamond and peridot gemstones, at his home in Los Angeles.

The new offerings come in semiprecious stones such as aquamarine, pink tourmaline, citrine, amethyst and peridot as well as precious gems such as rubies and sapphires.

Slice off the tough top leaves, cutting just at the point where dark emerald turns to pale peridot.

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More About Peridot

What does peridot mean?

Peridot (pronounced PAIR-i-doh or PAIR-i-dot) is a transparent gemstone that ranges in color from light green to bright green to dark green.

Peridot is a variety of the mineral olivine and is sometimes called precious olivine. It’s considered a semiprecious gem, which is a label applied to a class of gems that have a commercial value that’s less than that of stones labeled precious, such as diamonds.

Peridot is one of the birthstones for the month of August. It is associated with the zodiac signs Leo and Virgo.

Example: Since I was born in August, I sometimes get peridot jewelry as a birthday gift.

Where does peridot come from?

The first records of the word peridot come from the 1300s. It comes from the Latin pæderot-. It may also come from the Arabic faridat, which means “gem.”

Peridot is a variety of olivine, a magnesium-rich, rock-forming mineral that occurs in Earth’s upper mantel and in metamorphic rock. Olivine is named for its green coloring (like an olive), which can naturally vary from a yellow-tinted green to deep green. Peridot was prized by the ancient Egyptians.

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What are some other forms related to peridot?

  • peridotic (adjective)

What are some synonyms for peridot?

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How is peridot used in real life?

Peridot is perhaps best known as one of the birthstones for the month of August.

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True or False? 

Peridot is a variety of the mineral quartz.

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