grossular

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Definition of grossular in English English dictionary

A translucent garnet of a pale green color like that of the gooseberry; called also grossularite

Pertaining too, or resembling, a gooseberry; as, grossular garnet

{s} or or pertaining gooseberry; gooseberry-like

{i} rare green mineral of the garnet type, transparent garnet

Etymology

[ 'gräs-y&-l&r ] (noun.) 1819. New Latin Grossularia, genus name of the gooseberry.