crystal — a clear transparent mineral or glass resembling ice
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a clear transparent mineral or glass resembling ice
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkrɪstəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's crystal collection includes 47 pieces, but she still calls it 'just a few pretty rocks.'
- The fortune teller stared into her crystal ball and predicted I would spend money on fortune telling.
- Scientists study crystal structures to understand material properties.
crystal
NOUN[/ˈkrɪstəl/]
a clear transparent mineral or glass resembling ice
She lifts a clear crystal to the window, splitting sunlight into rainbows.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek 'krystallos', meaning 'ice'. Ancient Greeks believed that crystal was eternally frozen ice that would never melt, leading them to name the transparent mineral after this frozen substance.
Breakdown
Greek krystallos (ice) → Latin crystallum → Old French cristal → Middle English cristal → modern English crystal, retaining the root sense of 'clear ice' or 'transparent mineral'.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's crystal collection includes 47 pieces, but she still calls it 'just a few pretty rocks.'”
“The fortune teller stared into her crystal ball and predicted I would spend money on fortune telling.”
“Scientists study crystal structures to understand material properties.”
“The instructions were crystal clear: 'Don't touch anything.'”
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