citrine

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adjective

cit·​rine ˈsi-ˌtrīn 

: resembling a citron or lemon especially in color

citrine

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noun

ci·​trine si-ˈtrēn 

: a semiprecious yellow stone resembling topaz and formed by heating a black quartz in order to change its color

Examples of citrine in a Sentence

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Adjective

Paella with yellow saffron, red peppers and clams could become citrine with ruby and black diamonds. —Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 May 2018

Inexpensive gemstones with a tint include morganites, aquamarines, amethysts, tourmaline, and citrine stones. —Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2018

Noun

The women had custom complementary rings made, one in rose gold, the other in white gold, with a band of purple amethyst, and a rainbow of gems (diamond, citrine, emerald, ruby, blue sapphire, pink sapphire) encircling a watermelon tourmaline stone. —Kera Bolonik, New York Times, 7 June 2024

The standout pieces include a jaw-dropping 18k gold medallion distinguished by the intricate pattern work — in this case, beads of turquoise, citrine, pink sapphire and diamonds — that has become a brand signature, as well as a matching 18k gold cuff. —Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2021

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Anglo-French citrin, from Medieval Latin citrinus, from Latin citrus citron tree

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1571, in the meaning defined above