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beryl
1[ ber-uhl ]
noun
- a mineral, beryllium aluminum silicate, Be 3 Al 2 Si 6 O 18 , usually green, but also blue, rose, white, and golden, and both opaque and transparent, the latter variety including the gems emerald and aquamarine: the principal ore of beryllium.
Beryl
2[ ber-il ]
noun
- a female given name.
beryl
/ ˈbɛrɪl /
noun
- a white, blue, yellow, green, or pink mineral, found in coarse granites and igneous rocks. It is a source of beryllium and is sometimes used as a gemstone; the green variety is emerald, the blue is aquamarine. Composition: beryllium aluminium silicate. Formula: Be 3 Al 2 Si 6 O 18 . Crystal structure: hexagonal
beryl
/ bĕr′əl /
- A usually green or bluish-green hexagonal mineral occurring as transparent to translucent prisms in igneous and metamorphic rocks. Transparent varieties, such as emeralds and aquamarine, are valued as gems. Beryl is the main source of the element beryllium. Chemical formula: Be 3 Al 2 Si 6 O 18 .
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Derived Forms
- ˈberyline, adjective
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Other Words From
- ber·yl·ine [ber, -, uh, -lin, -lahyn], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of beryl1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of beryl1
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Example Sentences
In “The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet,” a banker is nearly deceived by his own niece to the tune of £50,000 and his good name.
These new people—that woman for instance, Beryl J. Bell—she's young, she believes in her books, her mind isn't tired like mine.
After the formal introduction Lady Beryl led the way into the library, wherein stood the time-lock safe.
Then he looked from Cleek to Lady Beryl, who was leaning against the table, overcome with emotion.
Cleek flashed an inquiring look at his host, who in his turn was mutely questioning Lady Beryl.
In the sheltered Caribbean cove the water was warm as milk, green and clear as liquid beryl, and shot through with shimmering sun.
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