peridot


per·i·dot

noun \ˈper-ə-ˌdät, -ˌdō(t)\

Definition of PERIDOT

: a deep yellowish-green transparent variety of olivine used as a gem
per·i·do·tic \ˌper-ə-ˈdä-tik, -ˈdō-\ adjective

Origin of PERIDOT

French péridot, from Old French peritot
First Known Use: circa 1706

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