girasol

[ jir-uh-sawl, -sol ]

noun

1. an opal that reflects light in a bright luminous glow.
2. Jerusalem artichoke ( def 1 ).

adjective

1. (of a stone) translucent and bluish-white with reddish reflections under strong light; opalescent.

girasol

/ ˈdʒɪrəˌsɒl; -ˌsəʊl /

noun

1. a type of opal that has a red or pink glow in bright light; fire opal

Word History and Origins

Origin of girasol¹

1580–90; < Italian, equivalent to gira ( re ) to turn ( girandole ) + sole the sun; parasol

Word History and Origins

Origin of girasol¹

C16: from Italian, from girare to revolve (see gyrate ) + sole the sun, from Latin sōl

Example Sentences

Girasol, Cacholong, Hyalite, and Menilite are varieties of opal.

From Project Gutenberg

Girasol, jir′a-sol, n. a bluish-white translucent opal with reddish reflections.

From Project Gutenberg