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opal
noun [C or U] /ˈəʊ.pəl/
/ˈoʊ-/ Definition
(Definition of opal noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- amber noun
- aquamarine noun (STONE)
- carbuncle noun (JEWEL)
- crystal noun (MINERAL)
- cultured pearl noun
- diamond noun (STONE)
- garnet noun
- gem noun (JEWEL)
- jade noun
- jet noun (STONE)
- jewel noun (VALUABLE STONE)
- malachite noun
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- onyx noun
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