Definition of citrine
: resembling a citron or lemon especially in color
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Paella with yellow saffron, red peppers and clams could become citrine with ruby and black diamonds.
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Inexpensive gemstones with a tint include morganites, aquamarines, amethysts, tourmaline, and citrine stones.
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The Maza earrings from Los Angeles brand Haati Chai are fashioned from conflict-free citrine stones set in 14-karat gold.
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Origin and Etymology of citrine
Middle English, from Anglo-French citrin, from Medieval Latin citrinus, from Latin citrus citron tree
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First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined above
See Words from the same yearDefinition 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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The large citrine rock appears to be new to the Duchess' collection.
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These colorful stone mugs from Uncommon Goods use clear quartz, rose quartz, citrine, and other crystals to usher in positive energy.
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And cobalt and copper mines in the country’s Katanga region are rich in minerals like tourmaline, amethyst, citrine, blue and smoky quartz—all coveted by healing crystal sellers.
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Among the offerings are pieces made from vintage Persian turquoise from the 1950s and sparkling citrine and crystal set in rhodium.
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See what an antique citrine rivière can do for that.
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There’s also a destination spa with eco-holistic therapies like the Desert Gemstone Ritual (amethyst and citrine stones to help heal sore muscles and increase energy flow) and five—yes, five—excellent restaurants.
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In the Chinese Art Deco carpets, central expanses in heady amethyst purple, emerald green, citrine yellow, fuchsia, teal and midnight blue are scattered with peonies and pagodas rendered in a simplified, stylized manner.
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Cloches hold lustrous pieces made with rose quartz, amethyst, and citrine and sit on stunning live-edge tables by local furniture staple BDDW.
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First Known Use of citrine
1571
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