larimar Meaning & Definition
What Does Larimar Mean?
Larimar is a noun that means A rare blue variety of pectolite found only in the Dominican Republic.
Larimar Definition (Noun)
- A rare blue variety of pectolite found only in the Dominican Republic.
Synonyms of Larimar
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Larimar synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
larimar (uncountable)
Origin of Larimar
Combination of Larissa and Spanish mar (“sea”). Coined by Miguel Méndez after his 1974 rediscovery of the stone in the Dominican Republic. Named for his daughter Larissa and the Caribbean sea, which has a similar blue color.