fire opal

noun

1. a red Mexican opal, often with a color play.

fire opal

noun

1. an orange-red translucent variety of opal, valued as a gemstone

Word History and Origins

Origin of fire opal¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

The Dutch designer uses 3D printing, laser cutting and futuristic elements such as artificial fire opals in her designs.

From Ozy

The red and yellow bright coloured varieties of fire-opal are found near Zimapan, in Mexico.

From Project Gutenberg

But there was Kitty's great fire-opal, glowing like a coal on her breast, seeming to breathe as she breathed.

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The choicest of these specimens is the true fire-opal, which in brilliancy and iridescence excels all others.

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She could see it far up, glowing as red as her fire-opal in the light of the embers.

From Project Gutenberg

Mexico furnishes considerable opal, and is notable for its fine "fire opal" or "cherry opal."

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