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tsavorite

[ tsah-vuh-rahyt, sah- ]

noun

  1. a green variety of grossularite, found in Kenya in 1975 and used as a gem.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of tsavorite1

Named after Tsavo National Park, Kenya, near where it was found; -ite 1 ( -r- unexplained)

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