chrysocolla

noun

chrys·​o·​col·​la

plural -s

1

: a mineral CuSiO₃.2H₂O consisting of a hydrous silicate of copper occurring massive and of a blue to green color

2

: malachite green

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek chrysokolla, from chrys- + kolla glue

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