almandine

noun

al·​man·​dine ˈal-mən-ˌdēn How to pronounce almandine (audio)
-ˌdīn

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In January, it is associated with the warmth of the regal and romantic red family of garnets—pyrope, almandine and rhodalite. Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Middle English alemaundine, from Anglo-French alamandine, alteration of Old French alabandine, from Medieval Latin alabandina, from Alabanda, ancient city in Asia Minor

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of almandine was in the 15th century

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“Almandine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/almandine. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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almandine

noun
al·​man·​dine ˈal-mən-ˌdēn How to pronounce almandine (audio)
-ˌdīn

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