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chrysoprase

/ˈkɹɪsəˌpɹeɪz/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.30 in modern English

Syllables
chryso-prase
IPA
/ˈkɹɪsəˌpɹeɪz/
21
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A variety of light-green translucent quartz.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χρῡσόπρασος (khrūsóprasos).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: χρῡσόπρασος

Inflected Forms

chrysoprases (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce chrysoprase?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɹɪsəˌpɹeɪz/.
What does chrysoprase mean?
A variety of light-green translucent quartz.
Where does chrysoprase come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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