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Definition of: pyrope
(pī′rōp) noun
A variety of deep–red garnet: also called precious garnet. [<OF pirope <L pyropus gold–bronze <Gk. pyrōpos, lit., fiery–eyed <pyr, pyros a fire + ōps, ōpos eye, face]
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