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Meaning of garnet
A deep red gemstone
Etymology of garnet
The word "garnet" comes from the Old French word "grenat", which is derived from the Latin word "granatum", meaning "pomegranate", possibly due to the resemblance of the gemstone's deep red colour to the seeds of a pomegranate
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the gemstone
Synonyms
Definitions
- A silicate mineral, typically deep red in colour, used as a gemstone
- * A dark red or brownish-red colour
Usage Examples
- The queen's crown was adorned with a large garnet surrounded by diamonds
- * The garnet necklace was a family heirloom passed down through generations
- * The deep red colour of the garnet matched the woman's lipstick perfectly