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Meaning of "peridot" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PERIDOT

From Old French peritot, of unknown origin.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PERIDOT

peridot  [ˈpɛrɪˌdɒt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PERIDOT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Peridot 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 PERIDOT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

peridot

Peridot

Peridot is gem-quality olivine. Olivine is a silicate mineral with formula of 2SiO4. As peridot is the magnesium-rich variety the formula approaches Mg2SiO4.

Definition of peridot in the English dictionary

The definition of peridot in the dictionary is a pale green transparent variety of the olivine chrysolite, used as a gemstone.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PERIDOT


biodot
ˈbaɪəʊˌdɒt
dot
dɒt
microdot
ˈmaɪkrəʊˌdɒt
nanodot
ˈnænəʊˌdɒt
polka-dot
ˈpɒlkədɒt
Wyandotte
ˈwaɪənˌdɒt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PERIDOT

pericynthion
periderm
peridermal
peridermic
peridesmium
peridia
peridial
peridinian
peridinium
peridium
peridotic
peridotite
peridotitic
peridrome
periegesis
perigastric
perigastritis
perigeal
perigean
perigee

WORDS THAT END LIKE PERIDOT

Bardot
boot
bot
cannot
centred dot
foot
forgot
got
have-not
hot
jackpot
lot
mot
not
on the dot
pilot
polka dot
pot
root
the year dot

Synonyms and antonyms of peridot in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «peridot» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PERIDOT

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

Translator English - Chinese

橄榄石
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

peridot
570 millions of speakers

English

peridot
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

peridot
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الزبرجد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

перидот
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

peridoto
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

peridot
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

péridot
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Peridot
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Peridot
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ペリドット
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

페리도트
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Peridot
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đá ngọc thạch vàng lục
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Peridot
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पेरीडॉट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

perido
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

peridoto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

oliwin
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

перидот
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

peridot
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

περίδοτο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Peridot
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

peridot
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

peridot
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of peridot

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PERIDOT»

The term «peridot» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.278 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of peridot
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PERIDOT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «peridot» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «peridot» 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 peridot

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PERIDOT»

Discover the use of peridot in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to peridot and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Gemstones of the World
Peridot. Also. called. Chrysolite,. Olivine. s—r. Color: Yellow-green, olive-green, brownish Color of streak: White Mohs' hardness: 6/4-7 Density: 3.28-3.48 Cleavage: lndistinct Fracture: Brittle, small conchoidal Crystal system: Orthorhombic; ...
Walter Schumann, 2009
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Gems: Their Sources, Descriptions and Identification
however, occur in peridot from other places, including Arizona and the Island of St John (Zeberget). The characteristic discs known as lily-pads are decrepitation haloes and often contain a chromite crystal at the centre. Curly hair-like ludwigite  ...
Michael O'Donoghue, 2006
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Pride and Peridot: A Tale of Forgiveness
Pride and Peridot Copyright © 2009 by Maureen Brierton. All rights reserved. This title is also available as a Tate Out Loud product. Visit www.tatepublishing. com for more information. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a ...
Maureen Brierton, 2009
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Crystal Ball: Stones, Amulets, And Talismans For Power, ...
Peridot is one of the most misunderstood gems on the planet. It is really a combination of two other stones, fayalite and forsterite, with a bit of iron, a dash of nickel, and a pinch of chromium. The world's oldest source of the green charmer was ...
Sibyl Ferguson, 2005
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Watch what I Do: Programming by Demonstration
is now complete and it can be tested with either the simulated mouse, or else Peridot can be put into "Run Mode" and the real mouse can be used. To set the return value of the function, the active value is selected and the Add-Return- Stmt  ...
Allen Cypher, Daniel Conrad Halbert, 1993
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Gemstones: Properties, Identification and Use
PERIDOT (Mg,Fe)2Si04 Peridot (PER-ih-doe) is the gem variety of olivine. It is an idiochromatic mineral since iron is not only an essential element in its composition but also the chromophore responsible for its colour. However, analysis of ...
Arthur Thomas, 2008
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Rock Roles: Facts, Properties, and Lore of Gemstones
healers use Peridot as a good all-around producer of positive energy and healing. The gem heals bruised egos by helping to lessen feelings of anger and jealousy. It used to be used as protection from nightmares, and was thought to intensify ...
Suzanne Bettonville
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Goth Magick: An Enchanted Grim: An Enchanted Grimoire
Peridot is one of the most misidentified gems on the planet — it is really a combination of two other stones, fayalite and forsterite, with a bit of iron, a dash of nickel, and a pinch of chromium. The world's oldest source for the green charmer was ...
Brenda Knight, 2006
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The Illustrated Bead Bible: Terms, Tips & Techniques
See photo of pentagon bead shape under cinnebar beads. perforation A groove or hole formed or drilled in a bead to facilitate stringing. peridot Also called olivine; a transparent light to olive green, yellow-green, or brownish gemstone, ...
Theresa Flores Geary, 2008
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Gems in Feng Shui: Creating Harmony in Home and Office
Peridot (Chrysolite) Peridot, a member of the quartz family, gets its name from the French peridot, which originated from the Arabic word for "gem," faridat. This gemstone was used by Egyptians as early as 1500 B.C.E. Records of its early ...
Sandra Kynes, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PERIDOT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term peridot is used in the context of the following news items.
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1.5 million bats are mascots in the city of Austin
... offers Bat Pendant necklaces made of sterling silver, garnet, blue topaz, citrine, peridot, onyx, amethyst, smoky quartz and white quartz. «Examiner.com, Jul 15»
2
This new car seat for children could make you a less forgetful parent
The Evenflo Advanced Embrace DLX Infant Car Seat with SensorSafe, Peridot — which Walmart announced it will start selling for just under ... «Mashable, Jul 15»
3
Steven Universe Comes Back From Hiatus August 6: Is Stevenbomb …
Peridot's ship was green, like Peridot. And this ship is pink. Pink Diamond… Rose Quartz…. Remember when Greg says, “I barely know you,” ... «iDigitalTimes.com, Jul 15»
4
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar Celebrate 31st Wedding Anniversary …
... Jordyn-Garce and Josie, Jedidiah and Jeremiah; peridot for Josiah and Jennifer; opal for Joy-Anna and Johannah; diamond for Jason and ... «Christianity Daily, Jul 15»
5
Car of the week - July 23 - Porsche Cayenne GTS
The GTS version of this popular SUV has been around since 2007 – you may remember the garish Peridot Green one that featured in the last ... «Sport360°, Jul 15»
6
Of Chinese And Jhumkas
With a special selection of statement necklaces handcrafted by Sadhukan, from gemstones like raw peridot and Lapis Lazuli, in the inaugural ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
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For Larchmont's Peridot, Uniquely Curated Jewelry Is Key To Success
Peridot Fine Jewelry celebrates its one-year-anniversary in its current location in ... Yet Peridot Fine Jewelry in Larchmont, has done just that. «The Daily Voice, Jul 15»
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San Carlos Apache tribe opens new health care facility
PERIDOT — Seeing a doctor on the San Carlos Apache Reservation just got a little easier. On Monday, July 13, the tribe opened its brand-new ... «Eastern Arizona Courier, Jul 15»
9
Steven Universe Recap: Friend Ship
The Recap: The Gems finally track down Peridot, but Pearl's desperate desire to prove herself and earn back Garnet's trust leads to them ... «The Mary Sue, Jul 15»
10
NWA Records
Aaron Miller, 22, of 1990 E. Peridot Place in Fayetteville was arrested Thursday in connection with aggravated assault, violation of probation or ... «Arkansas Online, Jul 15»

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