Etymology

iolite

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Today it means: The clear variety of cordierite, sometimes used as a gem. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἴον
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἴον“violet”
  2. English todayiolite

From Ancient Greek ἴον (íon, “violet”) + -lite.

Words from the same roots

Ancient Greekἴον all →

Iola

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