Beryline
/ˈbɛrɪlaɪn/noun
Of, relating to, or resembling beryl.
Did you know?Beryl varieties include emerald and aquamarine, and the mineral’s name ultimately traveled into modern science through the element beryllium.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
βήρυλλος (bḗryllos)
“Beryl, a precious greenish or sea-colored gemstone”
Late Latin
Latin
beryllus
“Beryl or a similar precious stone”
Old French
Old French
beril
“Beryl; a gemstone used in jewelry and ornament”
Middle English
English
beryl
“The mineral beryl, including varieties valued as gems”
17th Century
English
beryline
“Beryl-like or pertaining to beryl”
Modern English
English
beryline
“Relating to or resembling beryl”
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