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

She walked down the aisle in Fisher’s favorite ring, a blue fire opal, as well as a ring her mother had given to one of her best friends.

From Fox News

Continue the Easter theme by integrating an Easter egg motif into your look with an oval fire opal pendant.

From Forbes

A $250,000 Mexican fire opal necklace sold before the store even opened for business on Nov. 1, but there are more than 200 other new pieces from which to choose.

From Los Angeles Times

"The Thirteen shall set a crown of black jade and fire opals upon her lovely head."

From Literature

I remember his setting a fire opal in a gold brooch...

From Project Gutenberg