Definition

A type of gemstone that is a green variety of chalcedony, often used in jewelry and valued for its beautiful color.

Example

She wore a stunning necklace made of chrysoprase that caught everyone's attention.

Conversation

I just bought a beautiful piece of jewelry with chrysoprase in it.

Oh, I've heard that it's a stunning stone!

Yes, it's this lovely apple-green color that really stands out.

That sounds amazing! I need to see it sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chrysoprase is formed from "chrysos" (Greek for gold) and "prasinus" (Greek for green). The word refers to a green gemstone that has a golden hue, combining the meanings of gold and green.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gold' ('chrysos') and 'green' ('prasinus') to remember that chrysoprase is a green gemstone with a golden quality.

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