garnet
garnet¹
Definition
gar·net (gär′nit)
noun
- any of a group of very hard silicate minerals having the general formula AB(SiO), occurring chiefly as well-formed crystals in metamorphic rocks: red varieties are often used as gems, ordinary varieties as abrasives
- a deep red
- a single-crystal synthetic form used in lasers, electronics, etc.
Etymology: ME gernet < OFr grenat < ML granatus < granatum, garnet, lit., pomegranate < L (see pomegranate): from the resemblance in color
garnet²
Definition
gar·net (gär′nit)
noun
Naut. a hoisting tackle for loading cargo
Etymology: LME garnett, prob. < or akin to Du garnaat
garnet
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- include: Collection includes amber, garnet and amethyst, imported from Bali, Indonesia.
- have: Suspect 2 has only garnet in the pocket to link them to crime.
- set: The three cells are filled with plate garnets set over waffle patterned gold foil, the central cell is empty.
Preposition: in
- color: Tasting Note: Deep garnet in color with a spicy ripe nose.
Adjective modifier
- Bohemian: Bohemian garnet has been helping to overcome the sorrow and bringing the vital power, spirit and the feeling of joy.
- deep: Tasting Note: Deep garnet in color with a spicy ripe nose.
- red: Bright strong colors, such as a deep red garnet or a golden amber or topaz, will be very stimulating and dynamic.
- e.g.: Additionally, part of the family of soft ferrites, are the microwave ferrites, e.g. yttrium iron garnet.
- striking: Delicately blending silver with striking garnets, this is indeed a gift fit for a princess.
- tiny: This ruby is toward the pinkish tones and has tiny garnets embedded in her.
Modifies a noun
- earring: The Kyriotate fusses with a pair of garnet earrings in twisted silver and a matching pendant.
- eye: Dragon Lid Turkish Boxes, each with a genuine garnet eye!
- color: The best grapes are selected for the production of Brunello di Montalcino Tasting Notes Ruby red verging toward garnet color.
- ring: The garnet cluster ring is in generally good condition, there are general scratches to all of the rings.
- red: Tasting Note: A wine that is deep ruby garnet red.
- crystal: Small but well formed garnet crystals in schist from the shores of Lochan na Lairige.
Noun used with modifier
- yttrium: Additionally, part of the family of soft ferrites, are the microwave ferrites, e.g. yttrium iron garnet.
- demantoid: The brilliant color of demantoid garnet is due to partial replacement of the silicate by chromic oxide.
- pyrope: Mention should be made of the pyrope garnet found at Elie Ness.
