peridot

noun

per·​i·​dot ˈper-ə-ˌdät How to pronounce peridot (audio) -ˌdō(t) How to pronounce peridot (audio)
: a deep yellowish-green transparent variety of olivine used as a gem
peridotic adjective

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The bottle is housed in a custom spherical decanter embellished with peridot, emerald quartzite and 24 carat gold plating created by computational architect Michael Hansmeyer. Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 The collection included Buccellati gold pieces embedded with diamonds, David Webb’s unique styles designed with emeralds, diamonds and peridot, and select Piaget timepieces, among others. Layla Ilchi, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024 The most relevant from this year was the peridot green Gucci gown from the Golden Globes, which was fantastic. Rebecca Milzoff, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024 Some historians believe Cleopatra's emerald collection was actually peridot. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for peridot 

Word History

Etymology

French péridot, from Old French peritot

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of peridot was circa 1706

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“Peridot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peridot. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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