kunzite

kunz·ite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [koo nts-ahyt]
- /ˈkʊnts aɪt/
- /kˈʌnzaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koo nts-ahyt]
- /ˈkʊnts aɪt/

Definitions of kunzite word

noun kunzite a transparent lilac-colored variety of spodumene, used as a gem. 1
noun kunzite A lilac-colored gem variety of spodumene that fluoresces or changes color when irradiated. 1
noun kunzite a pink-coloured transparent variety of the mineral spodumene: a gemstone 0
noun kunzite a pinkish or lilac-colored, transparent variety of spodumene, used as a gem 0
noun kunzite A pink to lilac colored gemstone, a variety of spodumene. 0

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Origin of kunzite

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

1900-05, Americanism; named after G. F. Kunz (1856-1932), American expert in precious stones; see -ite1

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Parts of speech for Kunzite

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kunzite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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