citrine

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adjective

cit·​rine ˈsi-ˌtrīn How to pronounce citrine (audio)
: resembling a citron or lemon especially in color

citrine

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noun

ci·​trine si-ˈtrēn How to pronounce citrine (audio)
: a semiprecious yellow stone resembling topaz and formed by heating a black quartz in order to change its color

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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
November birthstones Topaz and citrine are the birthstones for November. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 The aqua push-up brassiere is handset with nearly 3,400 precious gems, including 142 carats of white and yellow diamonds, pearls, faceted citrines and aquamarines, all set in 18-karat white and yellow gold. Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for citrine 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of citrine was in the 14th century

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“Citrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citrine. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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