almandine

/ˌælmənˈdin/
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Definitions of almandine
  1. noun
    a deep red garnet consisting of iron aluminum silicate
    synonyms: almandite
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    type of:
    garnet
    any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive
  2. noun
    a purple variety of the ruby spinel
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    type of:
    ruby spinel, spinel ruby
    a spinel used as a gemstone (usually dark red)
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