fire opal

American  

noun

1. a red Mexican opal, often with a color play.

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fire opal British  

noun

1. an orange-red translucent variety of opal, valued as a gemstone

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Etymology

Origin of fire opal

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

She walked down the aisle in Fisher’s favorite ring, a blue fire opal, as well as a ring her mother had given to one of her best friends.

From Fox News • Mar. 15, 2022

"And people are more interested in unusual stones like peridot or fire opal" that aren't affiliated with the same political troubles as diamonds.

From Time Magazine Archive

He showed Dany an iron bracelet he had found, set with a uncut fire opal the size of her thumb.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

"What's that about crackers?" inquired the tutor, sharply, his eyes changing colour like a fire opal.

From The Brownies and Other Tales by Ewing, Juliana Horatia Gatty

Like a fire opal the sun rose out of the sea, its first rays dissipating the ghostlike wisps of fog that drifted over the water.

From Men of Affairs by Pertwee, Roland