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topaz
noun [C or U] /ˈtəʊ.pæz/
/ˈtoʊ-/ Definition
› a transparent, yellow stone used in jewelleryPrecious and semi-precious stonesTypes of rock
(Definition of topaz 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
- marcasite noun
- onyx noun
- opal noun
- precious stone noun
- rock noun (STONE)
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- semi-precious adjective
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