citrine
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ci·trine
(sĭ-trēn′, sĭt′rēn′)n.
1. A pale yellow variety of crystalline quartz resembling topaz.
2. A light to moderate olive.
[Middle English, reddish yellow, from Old French citrin, from Medieval Latin citrīnus, from Latin citrus, citron tree.]
ci·trine′ adj.
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citrine
(ˈsɪtrɪn)n
1. (Minerals) a brownish-yellow variety of quartz: a gemstone; false topaz
2. (Colours)
a. the yellow colour of a lemon
b. (as modifier): citrine hair.
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cit•rine
(ˈsɪ trin, -traɪn, sɪˈtrin)adj.
1. pale yellow; lemon-colored.
n. 2. a translucent yellow variety of quartz, often sold as topaz.
[1350–1400; < Anglo-French < Medieval Latin citrīnus < Latin citr(us) (see citrus)]
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| Noun | 1. |  citrine - semiprecious yellow quartz resembling topazquartz - a hard glossy mineral consisting of silicon dioxide in crystal form; present in most rocks (especially sandstone and granite); yellow sand is quartz with iron oxide impurities transparent gem - a gemstone having the property of transmitting light without serious diffusion |
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Citrin