word
goshenite
GOH-sheh-nyt
ˈɡoʊʃɪnaɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
goshenite
Dictionary meaning
The pure colorless variety of beryl; less well-known than its colored relatives emerald (green) and aquamarine (blue).
History and origin
Named after Goshen, Massachusetts, USA, where it was first found.
Common mispronunciations
GOSH-ih-nitegoh-SHEN-ite
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