tsavorite en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after the Tsavo East National Park in Kenya, where it can be found.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) A dark green garnet.
Although there are dozens of different types of gems, among the best known and most important are diamond, ruby and sapphire, emerald and other gem forms of the mineral beryl, chrysoberyl, tanzanite, tsavorite, topaz and jade.
2012 March 14, Lee A. Groat, “Gemstones”, in American Scientist, volume 100, number 2, archived from the original on 14 Jun 2012, page 128:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tsavolite | alternative | lexicographic | |
| tsavorites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |