peridot
noun
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Definition of peridot
: a deep yellowish-green transparent variety of olivine used as a gem
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adjective
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In gemstone form, a variety of olivine is known as peridot. — CBS News, "Hawaii's Kilauea volcano not actually raining gemstones," 20 June 2018 In gemstone form, a variety of olivine is known as peridot. — CBS News, "Hawaii's Kilauea volcano not actually raining gemstones," 20 June 2018 In gemstone form, a variety of olivine is known as peridot. — CBS News, "Hawaii's Kilauea volcano not actually raining gemstones," 20 June 2018 In gemstone form, a variety of olivine is known as peridot. — CBS News, "Hawaii's Kilauea volcano not actually raining gemstones," 20 June 2018 In gemstone form, a variety of olivine is known as peridot. — CBS News, "Hawaii's Kilauea volcano not actually raining gemstones," 20 June 2018 In gemstone form, a variety of olivine is known as peridot. — CBS News, "Hawaii's Kilauea volcano not actually raining gemstones," 20 June 2018 In gemstone form, a variety of olivine is known as peridot. — CBS News, "Hawaii's Kilauea volcano not actually raining gemstones," 20 June 2018 In gemstone form, a variety of olivine is known as peridot. — CBS News, "Hawaii's Kilauea volcano not actually raining gemstones," 20 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'peridot.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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peridot
noun
English Language Learners Definition of peridot
: a clear, yellowish-green stone that is used in jewelry
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