beryl
see also: Beryl
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈbɛɹəl/
Noun

beryl

  1. (uncountable, mineral) A mineral of pegmatite deposits, often used as a gemstone.
  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.
     
Translations
  • French: béryl
  • German: Beryll
  • Italian: berillo
  • Portuguese: berilo
  • Russian: бери́лл
  • Spanish: berilo
Translations Adjective

beryl (not comparable)

  1. Of a dull bluish green colour.
Related terms
Beryl
Proper noun
  1. A female given name derived from the gem beryl.



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