pyrope

Meaning

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

Translations

pirop

pyrope

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpaɪɹəʊp/

Etymology

Cognate with French: pyrope

In summary

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