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garnet

Pronunciation: /ˈgɑːnɪt/

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Definition of garnet

noun

a precious stone consisting of a deep red vitreous silicate mineral: [as modifier]:a garnet ring
[mass noun] Mineralogy any of a class of silicate minerals including this, which belong to the cubic system and have the general chemical formula A₃B₂(SiO₄)₃ (A and B being respectively divalent and trivalent metals).

Origin:

Middle English: probably via Middle Dutch from Old French grenat, from medieval Latin granatus, perhaps from granatum (see pomegranate), because the garnet is similar in colour to the pulp of the fruit