cairngorm
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A smoky yellow or brown quartz stone used as a gem
- noun
- /ˈkɛrɪnˌɡɔrm/
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cairngorm
- Their buttons of gold and silver, their cairngorms.
Examples
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But I'm still on my journey, which is why I'm here in the Cairngorms, some of the fiercest nature that the UK has to offer, to see what being in nature can teach us about, our nature.
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The jeweler displayed a beautiful necklace set with cairngorm stones that sparkled in the sunlight.
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She chose a cairngorm ring for her engagement, appreciating its unique smoky hue.
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Many collectors seek out cairngorm for its earthy color and clarity as a gemstone.
Synonyms
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6.4
A brown or yellow quartz stone used as a gem
is the same meaning but uses an alternative traditional name
Surface Forms
cairngorm singular
cairngorms plural
Etymology
Cairngorm is named after the Cairngorm mountains in Scotland. The place name comes from Gaelic parts càrn 'pile of stones' and gorm 'blue', so the gemstone was named for the 'blue cairn' hill where it was first found.