Masculine

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Meaning

  1. (masculine, uncountable) the silicate mineral tourmaline, in various colours
  2. (masculine) a transparent gem cut from it

Concepts

Etymology

Either directly from Sinhalese [script needed] (tóramalli) 'carnelian', or via one of the cognates German Turmalin, Portuguese tormalina, English and French tourmaline.

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