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py•rope n.

Mineralogya mineral, magnesium-aluminum garnet, Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂, occurring in crystals of varying shades of red, and frequently used as a gem.

Greek pyrōpós literally, fire-eyed, equivalent. to pyr- pyr- + ōp- (stem of ó̄ps) eye + -os adjective, adjectival suffix
Latin pyrōpus gold-bronze
Middle English pirope 1300–50

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pyrope /ˈpaɪrəʊp/ n

a deep yellowish-red garnet that consists of magnesium aluminium silicate and is used as a gemstone. Formula: Mg₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃

Etymology: 14th Century (used loosely of a red gem; modern sense C19): from Old French pirope, from Latin pyrōpus bronze, from Greek purōpus fiery-eyed, from pur fire + ōps eye

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