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peridot

Syllabification: (per·i·dot)
Pronunciation: /ˈperiˌdät/
Definition of peridot

noun

  • a green semi-precious mineral, a variety of olivine.

Origin:

early 18th century: from French, from Old French peritot, of unknown origin

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