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garnet

/ˈɡɑː(ɹ).nət/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A hard transparent mineral that is often used as gemstones and abrasives.
  2. A dark red color, like that of the gemstone.
  3. Of a dark red colour.
  4. A tackle for hoisting cargo in or out.
  5. To shred (twisted wool fiber, rags, etc.) so that it can be reused.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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