citrine

citrine Definition

cit·rine (-trin, -trēn′, -trīn′)

adjective

of the yellow color of a lemon

Etymology: OFr < ML citrinus < L citrus, citrus

noun

lemon yellow
a yellow, semiprecious variety of quartz resembling topaz

citrine Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

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

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