pyrope

/ˈpaɪɹəʊp/

pyrope

English Noun

Definition

A variety of garnet, of a poppy or blood-red color, frequently with a tinge of orange. It is used as a gemstone.

Etymology

From Latin pyrōpus, from Ancient Greek πυρωπός (purōpós, “fiery-eyed, fire-colored”), from Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr, “fire”) + ὤψ (ṓps, “eye”); compare French pyrope.