beril

Dutch (Brabantic)

/beːril/

noun
Definitions
  • beryl gemstone

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch beril (beryl) derived from Old French beril (beryl) derived from Latin bēryllus (beryl) derived from Ancient Greek βήρυλλος (beryl) derived from Sanskrit वैडूर्य (beryl, a jewel, cat's-eye, a cat's eye gem, lapis lazuli, jewel, cat's eye) derived from -n.

Origin

-n

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