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Meaning of "beryl" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BERYL

From Old French, from Latin bēryllus, from Greek bērullos, of Indic origin.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BERYL

beryl  [ˈbɛrɪl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BERYL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Beryl is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BERYL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

beryl

Beryl

In geology, beryl is a mineral composed of beryllium aluminium cyclosilicate with the chemical formula Be3Al26. The hexagonal crystals of beryl may be very small or range to several meters in size. Terminated crystals are relatively rare. Pure beryl is colorless, but it is frequently tinted by impurities; possible colors are green, blue, yellow, red, and white.

Definition of beryl in the English dictionary

The definition of beryl in the dictionary is a white, blue, yellow, green, or pink mineral, found in coarse granites and igneous rocks. It is a source of beryllium and is sometimes used as a gemstone; the green variety is emerald, the blue is aquamarine. Composition: beryllium aluminium silicate. Formula: Be3Al2Si6O18. Crystal structure: hexagonal.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BERYL


acetonitrile
əˌsiːtəʊˈnaɪtrɪl
aryl
ˈærɪl
Benadryl
ˈbɛnədrɪl
brill
brɪl
chrysoberyl
ˈkrɪsəˌbɛrɪl
drill
drɪl
escadrille
ˌɛskəˈdrɪl
espadrille
ˌɛspəˈdrɪl
fibril
ˈfaɪbrɪl
frill
frɪl
grill
ɡrɪl
grille
ɡrɪl
imperil
ɪmˈpɛrɪl
krill
krɪl
nitrile
ˈnaɪtrɪl
peril
ˈpɛrɪl
prill
prɪl
quadrille
kwɒˈdrɪl
thrill
θrɪl
trill
trɪl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BERYL

bersaglieri
berseem
berserk
berserker
berserkly
berth
bertha
berthage
berthe
berthed
Bertillon system
bertillonage
Bertolucci
Berwick
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Berwickshire
beryline
beryllia
berylliosis
beryllium

WORDS THAT END LIKE BERYL

butyryl
carbaryl
glyceryl
metopryl
nitryl
phosphoryl
sulfhydryl
sulfuryl
sulphhydryl
sulphuryl
tetryl

Synonyms and antonyms of beryl in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «beryl» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BERYL

Find out the translation of beryl to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of beryl from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «beryl» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

绿柱石
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

berilo
570 millions of speakers

English

beryl
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बेरिल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البريل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

берилл
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

berilo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পান্না
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

béryl
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Beril
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Beryll
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

緑柱石
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

베릴
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Beryl
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lục ngọc thạch
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

காமதகம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बेरील
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

beril
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

berillo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

beryl
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

берил
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

beril
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

beryl
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Beryl
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

beryll
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

beryl
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of beryl

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BERYL»

The term «beryl» is quite widely used and occupies the 35.125 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BERYL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «beryl» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «beryl» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about beryl

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BERYL»

Discover the use of beryl in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to beryl and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Jamaican Creole Syntax: A Transformational Approach
Originally published in 1966, Beryl Loftman Bailey's book was one of the first on the Jamaican Creole language, its origins and its influence on the teaching of English in Jamaica.
Beryl Loftman Bailey, 1966
2
Family Properties: Race, Real Estate, and the Exploitation ...
In this powerful book, Beryl Satter identifies the true causes of the city’s black slums and the ruin of urban neighborhoods throughout the country: not, as some have argued, black pathology, the culture of poverty, or white flight, but a ...
Beryl Satter, 2010
3
Power Yoga: The Total Strength and Flexibility Workout
THE OFFICIAL YOGA PROGRAM OF THE NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS CLUB Power Yoga is a unique combination of dynamic breathing and strong, flowing movement, which creates a high-heat, high-energy workout.
Beryl Bender Birch, 2010
4
The Songs of Edvard Grieg
Comprehensive survey of Grieg's 180 songs, considering particularly questions and issues of performance.
Beryl Foster, 2007
5
West with the Night
Hailed by National Geographic as one of the greatest adventure books of all time, West with the Night is the sweeping account of a fearless and dedicated woman.
Beryl Markham, 2012
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Straight on Till Morning: The Life of Beryl Markham
In Mary S. Lovell’s definitive biography, Beryl takes on new life—vividly portrayed by a master biographer whose knowledge of her subject is unparalleled.
Mary S. Lovell, 2011
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Beyond Machiavelli: Policy Analysis Comes of Age
In Beyond Machiavelli, Beryl A. Radin compares policy analysis in the 1960s with its practice in the 1990s, analyzing the transformations the profession has undergone since its birth and offering a provocative conception of its practice ...
Beryl A. Radin, 2000
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Understanding Beryl Bainbridge
In this introduction to prolific British novelist Beryl Bainbridge, Grubisic provides a biographical sketch of the writer, discussion of her motivations and techniques, and a detailed survey of her fiction that places the works in the ...
Brett Josef Grubisic, 2008
9
Beryl Markham: Never Turn Back
liked by most of them. Once again, it could have been her striking good looks. Or it might have been her coolness toward them. She was often quiet and still, as if she wanted nothing to do with them. Beryl was not used to having girlfriends and  ...
Catherine Gourley, 1997
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Ultrasound of Fetal Syndromes
This is the only book of its kind in prenatal diagnosis that details the most common sonographically detectable fetal syndromes.
Beryl R. Benacerraf, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BERYL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term beryl is used in the context of the following news items.
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Review: Beryl, Courtyard Theatre,West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds …
Anything but plain Gary Verity has been anointed Sir Gary, half a year later than he should have done, mind you, while Beryl has been given ... «The Press, York, Jul 15»
2
"The Paris Wife" Author Launch Event for New Novel in Darien
Set during the 1920's and 30's, “Circling the Sun” tells the story of Beryl Markham, a strong, intelligent and fearless girl growing up in the ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
3
Anna Webb, Helping Works: Boisean named World Refugee Day …
... Five Mile and Victory Road) include: a book discussion with Diane at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, on West With the Night by Beryl Markham. «The Idaho Statesman, Jul 15»
4
Bayonne Bridge work makes life miserable for area residents
Frustrated residents have organized through Facebook groups like Bayonne Bridge Neighbors United, where Beryl Thurman, the executive ... «SILive.com, Jul 15»
5
Beryl: 88 new units at 12th & Pike
Beryl Apartments' website says rents for a 390-square-foot studio start at $1,005. Rent is $1,920 for a 580-square-foot one-bedroom and up to ... «Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, Jul 15»
6
Beryl Burton play returns to West Yorkshire Playhouse ahead of …
The Maxine Peake play about British cyclist Beryl Burton has returned to West Yorkshire Playhouse for another run. Beryl will run until July 18 ... «road.cc, Jul 15»
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After 44 years at EMU, former provost and current library director …
BerylBrubakerhonorary_news Beryl Brubaker knows what it's like to retire – and to be called back to serve with her gifts once more. In 2008 ... «Augusta Free Press, Jul 15»
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Cycling heroine Beryl races back to the Playhouse
Originally created by Peake as a radio play for BBC Radio 4 in 2012, Beryl charted Burton's extraordinary life and career, playing to large, ... «Yorkshire Post, Jul 15»
9
Theatre preview: Beryl
As the life of Morley cycling champion Beryl Burton is celebrated in a new play, Yvette Huddleston spoke to her husband and daughter. «Yorkshire Post, Jul 15»
10
Video: Forgotten legacy of Beryl Burton
It is difficult to find mention of British Cyclist Beryl Burton scrolling through the pages of cycling history. Ask anyone for the greatest female cyclist ... «Cyclingnews.com, Jun 15»

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