word
peridot
PAIR-ih-doh
ˈpɛrɪdoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
peridot
Dictionary meaning
A yellow-green gemstone consisting of a magnesium-iron silicate; the gem variety of the mineral olivine.
History and origin
Old French — 'peridot', of uncertain origin.
Common mispronunciations
PAIR-ih-dotpeh-REE-dot
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