schiller

noun

schil·​ler ˈshi-lər How to pronounce schiller (audio)
: a bronzy iridescent luster (as of a mineral)

Examples of schiller in a Sentence

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Smaller clear stones and those with a very light schiller are typically free. oregonlive, 2 Mar. 2023

Word History

Etymology

German

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of schiller was in 1885

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“Schiller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schiller. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Schiller

biographical name

Schil·​ler ˈshi-lər How to pronounce Schiller (audio)
(Johann Christoph) Friedrich von 1759–1805 German poet and dramatist
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