topaz

/ˈtəʊpæz/ · noun

Meaning

A silicate mineral of aluminium and fluorine, usually tinted by impurities.
An often clear, yellowish-brown gemstone cut from this.
A yellowish-brown color, like that of the gemstone.
(British India) A black Catholic soldier in the British Army.
Of a yellowish-brown color, like that of the gemstone.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

tan(English)common topaz(English)false topaz(English)gem(English)topazolite(English)tilasite(English)zapatalite(English)altisite(English)storax(English)tourmaline(English)peridot(English)fluorite(English)

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Sources

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