almandine Meaning & Definition
/ˈal.mən.dʌɪn/
What Does Almandine Mean?
Almandine is used as a noun meaning A type of garnet having a deep red color, inclining to purple, with the chemical formula Fe3Al2(SiO4)3.
Quick Facts About Almandine
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈal.mən.dʌɪn/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | almandite |
| Plural | almandines |
Almandine Definition (Noun)
- A type of garnet having a deep red color, inclining to purple, with the chemical formula Fe3Al2(SiO4)3.
Synonyms of Almandine
Almandine synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
almandine (countable and uncountable, plural almandines)
Words That Rhyme With Almandine
Origin of Almandine
An alteration of the earlier alabandine, from Latin alabandina, from Alabanda, a town in Caria, a province of Asia Minor, where the mineral was found.
Pronouncing Almandine
Almandine is pronounced /ˈal.mən.dʌɪn/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (al).
Quick Answers About Almandine
What part of speech is almandine?
Almandine is a noun.
What is another word for almandine?
Close synonyms of almandine are almandite. See the full list of almandine synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of almandine?
The plural of almandine is almandines.