peridotPronunciation: /ˈpɛrɪdɒt/Definition of peridot noun [mass noun] a green semi-precious mineral, a variety of olivine: [mass noun]:pieces set with peridot and blue topaz [count noun]:emeralds, rubies, and peridotsOrigin: early 18th century: from French, from Old French peritot, of unknown originperidot in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of peridot in the US English dictionary