Beryl

  1. Proper noun.  (given name, female) derived from the gem beryl.
  2. Noun.  (uncountable) (mineralogy) A mineral of pegmatite deposits, often used as a gemstone.
  3. Noun.  (countable) An example of the mineral beryl.
  4. Noun.  (uncountable) a dull blue colour.
  5. Adjective.  Of a dull blue colour.

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