grossularite

noun

gros·​su·​la·​rite ˈgräs-yə-lə-ˌrīt How to pronounce grossularite (audio)

Word History

Etymology

German Grossularit, from New Latin Grossularia

First Known Use

circa 1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grossularite was circa 1847

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“Grossularite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grossularite. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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