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citrine

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪtrɪn/
Definition of citrine

noun

[mass noun]
  • a glassy yellow variety of quartz.
  • a light greenish-yellow.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French citrin 'lemon-coloured', from medieval Latin citrinus, from Latin citrus 'citron tree'

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