† ˈelitropeObs.rare—1. [var. of heliotrope.] Some kind of precious stone. Cf. elutropia. 1609Will of Sir R. Lee (Som. Ho.) Cheyne of elitrope.[1750tr.Leonardus' Mirror of Stones 97 Elitropia, or Elitropus, is a green gem..sprinkled with bloody spots.]