citrine

ci·trine

C0373200 (sĭ-trēn′, sĭt′rēn′)n.1. A pale yellow variety of crystalline quartz resembling topaz.2. A light to moderate olive.

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[Middle English, reddish yellow, from Old French citrin, from Medieval Latin citrīnus, from Latin citrus, citron tree.]

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ci·trine′ adj.

citrine

(ˈsɪtrɪn) n1. (Minerals) a brownish-yellow variety of quartz: a gemstone; false topaz2. (Colours) a. the yellow colour of a lemonb. (as modifier): citrine hair.

cit•rine

(ˈsɪ trin, -traɪn, sɪˈtrin)

adj. 1. pale yellow; lemon-colored. n. 2. a translucent yellow variety of quartz, often sold as topaz. [1350–1400; < Anglo-French < Medieval Latin citrīnus < Latin citr(us) (see citrus)]

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citrine - semiprecious yellow quartz resembling topazquartz - a hard glossy mineral consisting of silicon dioxide in crystal form; present in most rocks (especially sandstone and granite); yellow sand is quartz with iron oxide impuritiestransparent gem - a gemstone having the property of transmitting light without serious diffusion

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