Where does “chrysoprase” come from?
chrysoprase (English) comes from Ancient Greek χρῡσόπρασος — chrysoprase.
chrysoprase (English): A variety of light-green translucent quartz
Definitions
- A variety of light-green translucent quartz
Ancestry of “chrysoprase”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | χρῡσόπρασος | chrysoprase |