chrysoberyl
|chry-so-ber-yl|
C2
/ˈkrɪsəˌbɛrəl/
golden beryl
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chrysoberyl' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'khrusos' meaning 'gold' and 'beryllos' meaning 'beryl'.
Historical Evolution
'khrusos' and 'beryllos' combined in Latin as 'chrysoberyllus', and eventually became the modern English word 'chrysoberyl'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'golden beryl', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a specific mineral used as a gemstone.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a yellow or green mineral, BeAl₂O₄, used as a gemstone.
The jeweler showcased a stunning chrysoberyl ring.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/06 15:47