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peridot
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peridot
(noun)
peridot
/
ˈ
perəˌdɑːt/
noun
plural
peridots
peridot
/
ˈ
perəˌdɑːt/
noun
plural
peridots
Britannica Dictionary definition of PERIDOT
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:
a clear, yellowish-green stone that is used in jewelry
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