First Known Use: 13th century
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topaz
noun to·paz \ˈtō-ˌpaz\
: a clear yellow to brownish-yellow stone that is used as a jewel
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1
a : a mineral that is essentially a silicate of aluminum and usually occurs in orthorhombic translucent or transparent crystals or in white translucent masses b : a usually yellow to brownish-yellow transparent mineral topaz used as a gem c : a yellow sapphire d : a yellow quartz
2
: either of two large brilliantly colored South American hummingbirds (Topaza pella and T. pyra)
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Origin of TOPAZ
Middle English topace, from Anglo-French, from Latin topazus, from Greek topazos
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topaz
noun to·paz \ˈtō-ˌpaz\
Definition of TOPAZ for Kids
: a clear yellow crystal that is used as a gem
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