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demantoid definition

de·man·toid (di man′to̵id′)

noun

a transparent, green variety of andradite, used as a semiprecious gem

Etymology: Ger < demant, diamond (< MHG diemant < OFr diamant, diamond) + -oid, -oid

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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