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topazMain Entry: to·paz Pronunciation: \ˈtō-ˌpaz\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English topace, from Anglo-French, from Latin topazus, from Greek topazos Date: 13th century 1 a : a mineral that is essentially a silicate of aluminum and usually occurs in orthorhombic translucent or transparent crystals or in white translucent masses b : a usually yellow to brownish-yellow transparent mineral topaz used as a gem c : a yellow sapphire d : a yellow quartz
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