citrine
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- noun
- /ˈsɪtrɪn/
- Along the back wall was a long glass case crowded with birthstones, as well as amethyst, blue topaz, citrine, garnet, and other minerals set in earrings.
- citrine ring
- yellow citrine
- amethyst and citrine
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- This is the I crayon color saturated pencil in sparkling citrine.
- I've started wearing my like glow lust in pyrite mixed with like a like the tiniest little baby, baby baby pump of citrine in there.
Examples
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The beautiful citrine gemstone sparkled in the sunlight, showcasing its warm yellow hue.
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- Oh, well, that's a citrine necklace.
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And this is citrine.
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She wore a stunning citrine pendant that complemented her elegant dress perfectly at the wedding.
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Many jewelers offer rings featuring a brilliant citrine, adding a touch of brightness to their collections.
Surface Forms
Morphology
citrine = citron (semi-transparent) = citr + ine
The -ine suffix indicates a material or adjective and the meaning 'lemon-coloured' is derivable from the citron/citrus root, but the combining form 'citr-' is not a productive standalone English morpheme so learners may not readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
The word citrine comes from the Latin citrinus, meaning 'lemon-yellow', and is related to citrus 'a citrus fruit'. So citrine is named for its lemon-like yellow color, which is why the gemstone is warm, golden-yellow.