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citrine definition

cit·rine (-trin, -trēn′, -trīn′)

adjective

of the yellow color of a lemon

Etymology: OFr < ML citrinus < L citrus, citrus

noun

  1. lemon yellow
  2. a yellow, semiprecious variety of quartz resembling topaz

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citrine Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • wagtail: Citrine Wagtail: probably a regular migrant in small numbers.
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