Definition of citrine
:resembling a citron or lemon especially in color
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Origin and Etymology of citrine
Middle English, from Anglo-French citrin, from Medieval Latin citrinus, from Latin citrus citron tree
Definition of citrine
:a semiprecious yellow stone resembling topaz and formed by heating a black quartz in order to change its color
Recent Examples of citrine from the Web
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Stop by Space by Mama Medicine and choose a few crystals to help clear stagnant energy: A citrine point can strengthen personal power, and hematite with dragon fire quartz can absorb negative energies.
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First Known Use of citrine
1571
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