topaz

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   A silicate mineral of aluminium and fluorine, usually tinted by impurities.

2. 2

   An often clear, yellowish-brown gemstone cut from this.

   • Although there are dozens of different types of gems, among the best known and most important are diamond, ruby and sapphire, emerald and other gem forms of the mineral beryl, chrysoberyl, tanzanite, tsavorite, topaz and jade.
3. 3

   A yellowish-brown color, like that of the gemstone.

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   1. 4

      Or (gold or yellow), in blazoning by precious stones.

      • The Field is Ruby, on a Bend Topaz, three Martlets Diamond. […] 4. Pearl, on a Bend Diamond, nine Annulets conjoined in three Links Topaz.
      • (1) Pearl, a Cross, Ruby, with the Effigies of our Saviour thereon, Topaz, born in Memory of one of the Family's fighting against the Turks. (2) Topaz, a Chief Indented, Saphire. (3) Ruby, three covered Cups, Topaz […]
   2. 5

      Either of two species of very large hummingbirds in the genus Topaza.

   3. 6

      A ruby-topaz hummingbird, Chrysolampis mosquitus, the male of which has bright ruby…

      A ruby-topaz hummingbird, Chrysolampis mosquitus, the male of which has bright ruby feathers on the head and topaz on the throat

   4. 7

      Of a yellowish-brown color, like that of the gemstone.

   5. 8

      A black Catholic soldier in the British Army.

   6. 9

      A female given name.

   7. 10

      A census-designated place in Mono County, California, United States.

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