Word
topaz
US/ˈtoʊˌpæz/
UK/tˈɒpæz/
Definition
n. a type of hard, clear stone that is often used to make jewelry. It can be found in many colors, like blue, pink, or yellow.
n. a silicate mineral of the aluminium group, typically occurring in hexagonal crystals and used as a gemstone. Often associated with the color blue, though it can occur in various hues depending on impurities.
Examples
“She wore a beautiful blue topaz necklace to the party.”
“The jeweler identified the stone as a topaz and explained that it was much harder than a ruby.”
“While diamonds are the hardest known natural substance, topaz is still a popular choice for engagement rings due to its clarity and vibrant color options.”
Examples
simple
“She wore a beautiful blue topaz necklace to the party.”
contextual
“The jeweler identified the stone as a topaz and explained that it was much harder than a ruby.”
complex
“While diamonds are the hardest known natural substance, topaz is still a popular choice for engagement rings due to its clarity and vibrant color options.”
Etymology
From Old French topace (compare French topaze), from Ancient Greek τόπαζος (tópazos).
Various theories. Hobson-Jobson mentions as possibilities a corruption of Persian (from Turkish) top-chi, "gunner", or a connection with topee, from the hats they wore.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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