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girasol

/ˈdʒɪrəsɒl/ /ˈdʒɪrəsɔːl/

Meanings
noun
A fire opal.

Examples :

"Her necklace featured a beautiful girasol that seemed to glow with a warm, orange light. "
mineral material geology

Related Words

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necklace noun

/ˈnɛkləs/

An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.

"My grandmother wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the family dinner. "

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seemed verb

/siːmd/

To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.

"He seems to be ill.   Her eyes seem blue.   It seems like it is going to rain later.   How did she seem to you?"

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that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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warm adjective

/wɔːm/ /wɔɹm/

Having a temperature slightly higher than usual, but still pleasant; mildly hot.

"The tea is still warm."

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fire noun

/ˈfɑeə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪɚ/

A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.

"The campfire crackled, a fire fueled by dry wood. "

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featured verb

/ˈfiːtʃərd/ /ˈfiːtʃərd/

To ascribe the greatest importance to something within a certain context.

"The teacher featured teamwork as the most important skill for success in the group project. "

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orange noun

/ˈɔɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹɨn(d)ʒ/ /ˈɑɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/

An evergreen tree of the genus Citrus such as Citrus sinensis.

"My grandpa's orange tree in his backyard produces delicious fruit. "

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glow noun

/ɡləʊ/ /ɡloʊ/

The state of a glowing object.

"The campfire's warm glow illuminated the faces of the campers. "

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

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opal noun

/ˈəʊpəl/ /ˈoʊpəl/

A mineral consisting, like quartz, of silica, but inferior to quartz in hardness and specific gravity, of the chemical formula SiO2·nH2O.

"The geologist carefully examined the opal, noting its beautiful colours but also its softer texture compared to the quartz crystals. "

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light noun

/lʌɪt/ /laɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ]

Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

"As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."