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beryl
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synonyms: emerald, aquamarine, bixbite ???
tags: [fashion] [mineralogy]
► definition
Definition:a naturally occuring gemstone that may be a shade of green, yellow, white, blue or red (depending upon the impurities present). Green varities are called emeralds while cyan variieties are called aquamarines.
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She has large pendant beryl eardrops.
James Joyce. Ulysses
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the deep blue cloak which was thrown over his shoulders was lined with flame-coloured silk and secured at the neck with a brooch which consisted of a single flaming beryl.
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