Where does “chrysolite” come from?
chrysolite (English) comes from Old French crisolite, from Latin crisolitus, from Latin chrȳsolithus, from Ancient Greek χρῡσόλιθος, from Ancient Greek χρῡσός — gold.
chrysolite (English): Originally, any of various green-coloured gems;...
Definitions
- Originally, any of various green-coloured gems;...
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