Tourmaline: meaning, definitions and examples

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tourmaline

 

[ หˆtสŠr.mษ™หŒliหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

gemstone properties

Tourmaline is a crystalline boron silicate mineral that is categorized as a gemstone. It is known for its wide range of colors and is often used in jewelry. Tourmaline is believed to possess various metaphysical properties, including promoting healing and providing protection.

Synonyms

gemstone, mineral, stone

Examples of usage

  • She wore a beautiful tourmaline ring.
  • The necklace was adorned with green tourmaline.
  • Tourmaline is often used in crystal healing.
  • They collected different types of tourmaline stones.

Translations

Translations of the word "tourmaline" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น turmalina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‚เคฐเคฎเคฒเคพเค‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Turmalin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ turmalin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ัƒั€ะผะฐะปั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ turmalin

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒซใƒžใƒชใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tourmaline

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ turmalina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท turmalin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํˆฌ๋ฅด๋ง๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชูˆุฑู…ุงู„ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ turmalรญn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ turmalรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ตๆฐ”็Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ turmalin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรบrmali

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒั€ะผะฐะปะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ turmalin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ turmalina

Etymology

The word 'tourmaline' has its roots in the Sinhalese word 'turmali', which translates to 'a mixed color'. It was first used in English in the late 18th century as European gem dealers began to encounter this diverse mineral from Sri Lanka. The name reflects the fact that tourmaline can come in a multitude of colors, as opposed to being limited to a single hue. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a wide range of boron-bearing minerals that exhibit this characteristic. Tourmaline became popular in fine jewelry during the 19th century and is now recognized for both its beauty and supposed spiritual properties, leading to a revival of interest in the stone within the gem community.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,365, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.