Meaning & use

pyrope

noun·Advanced

Last updated

A deep red variety of garnet, used as a gemstone.

See it in a sentence

The antique ring was set with a dark red pyrope garnet.

Pyrope deposits are often found alongside diamonds in volcanic rock.

A note on using this word

The name comes from the Greek word for "fire-eyed," referring to the stone's fiery red color.

Words with a similar meaning

garnet

Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.

Make it your own

Write a sentence using “pyrope”, then compare your use with the examples above.

Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.