Peridot Definition

pĕrĭ-dŏt, -dō
noun
A variety of yellowish-green olivine, used as a gem.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Peridot

Noun

Singular:
peridot
Plural:
peridots

Origin of Peridot

  • From Anglo-Norman peridou, peridout, Middle French perido, peridon, of uncertain origin; later reborrowed from modern French péridot.

    From Wiktionary

  • Middle English from Old French

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Peridot Sentence Examples

  • August - The August stone is peridot, with sardonyx listed as the August alternate.

  • Peridot is a lime green stone and looks wonderful combined with gold.

  • Peridot is often found cut into beads and this can make a lovely and versatile gift.

  • The pearl and peridot beaded 'strawberry lime' necklace from Novica is a striking piece of jewelry.

  • Gemstones - as well as the peridot and pearl combination, other gemstones can be combined to give a strawberry lime effect.

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

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