tourmaline

noun

tour·​ma·​line ˈtu̇r-mə-lən How to pronounce tourmaline (audio)
-ˌlēn
: a mineral of variable color that consists of a complex borosilicate and is valued as a gem when transparent and cut

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Photo : Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. Baguette Cuts The tourmalines are chosen for their perfect balance of green and blue, mimicking the hues of a peacock’s feathers. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024 Scorpios, often navigating intense emotional realms, can seriously benefit from black tourmaline’s grounding properties. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024 Black tourmaline is known for its incredible powers of protection and cleaning of all negative energy around it. Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024 Inspired by those scaly vertebrates, Chan used an array of precious stones — tourmaline, yellow diamond, garnets — to create a magical multicolored figurine. Violet Goldstone, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tourmaline 

Word History

Etymology

Sinhalese toramalli carnelian

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tourmaline was in 1759

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“Tourmaline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tourmaline. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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tourmaline

noun
tour·​ma·​line ˈtu̇r-mə-lən How to pronounce tourmaline (audio)
-ˌlēn
: a mineral of variable color that makes a striking gem when transparent and cut

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