citrine
/sɪˈtriːn/
noun
- A yellow to brownish variety of quartz, often used as a gemstone.
- The jeweler explained that natural citrine is rarer than heat-treated amethyst.
- She wore a beautiful citrine pendant on a gold chain.
- Citrine is sometimes called the 'merchant's stone' for its supposed ability to attract wealth.
adjective
- Having a yellow or yellowish-green color, like that of a lemon.
- The citrine glow of the sunset spread across the horizon.
- The artist mixed a citrine shade for the autumn leaves.
- Her dress was a soft citrine, perfect for the spring garden party.