opal

Meanings

• noun

  A solid body mineral originating from sedimentary rocks. It is prized for its play of color, which is the shifting interplay of iridescent colors when the stone is viewed from different angles.

  - "The opal in her necklace shimmered in the sunlight."
  - "Opals are known for their unique and beautiful colors."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with opal
pal , moral , talal

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Variants

List of all variants of opal that leads to same result
opal , opals , fire opal , fire opals

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Etymology

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The name opal comes from the Greek word 'opallios', which means 'to change color'.

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Trivia

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1. Opals were once believed to bring good luck and were thought to have healing powers.

2. The largest opal ever found weighed over 15,000 carats.

3. Opals are not actually a single mineral, but rather a combination of several minerals.

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Related Concepts

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1. precious opals: A type of opal that exhibits a play of color and is highly valued for its beauty.

2. common opals: A type of opal that does not exhibit a play of color and is less valuable.

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Culture

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Opals have been used in jewelry and art for thousands of years. They are the national gemstone of Australia and are often associated with love and passion.

How to Memorize "opal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an opal as a shimmering gemstone that changes color when viewed from different angles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word opal with the colorful and unique gemstone that it is.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Opals are precious, shimmering gems that play with color' to help remember the definition of opal.

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