garnet
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garnet /ˈgɑːnɪt/
▶noun a precious stone consisting of a deep red vitreous silicate mineral.
– origin ME: prob. via MDu. from OFr. grenat, from med. L. granatus, perh. from granatum (see pomegranate), the garnet being similar in colour to the fruit's pulp.
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