Beryl

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbÉ›rÉ™l/
• Rhymes: -É›rÉ™l

Origin

From Old French beril, from Latin bērillus, bēryllus, from Ancient Greek βήρυλλος (bērullos, "beryl"), from विरलायते, from Sanskrit वैडूर्य, from , probably named after Velur (modern day Belur) in southern India.

Full definition of beryl

Noun

1. (uncountable, mineral) A mineral of pegmatite deposits, often used as a gemstone.
• 2012-03, Lee A. Groat, Gemstones, Although there are dozens of different types of gems, among the best known and most important are diamond, ruby and sapphire, emerald and other gem forms of the mineral beryl, chrysoberyl, tanzanite, tsavorite, topaz and jade.
2. (countable) An example (a stone) of the mineral beryl.The crown was set with six beryls of excellent size and color.
3. (uncountable) A dull blueish green colour.

Adjective

1. Of a dull blueish green colour.

Derived terms

• beryllium
• beryllium oxide
• chrysoberyl

Related terms

• chrysoprase
• brilliant