girasol
an opal that reflects light in a bright luminous glow.
(of a stone) translucent and bluish-white with reddish reflections under strong light; opalescent.
Origin of girasol
1- Also gir·a·sole [jir-uh-sohl], /ˈdʒɪr əˌsoʊl/, girosol.
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How to use girasol in a sentence
After a time Girasole mastered his feelings, and began an animated conversation with Mrs. Willoughby in very broken English.
The American Baron | James De MilleThus she overdid it altogether, and more than ever confirmed Girasole in the opinion that she and Hawbury were affianced.
The American Baron | James De MilleThey had manœuvred well enough to get rid of him, but Girasole had also manœuvred on his part to find them again.
The American Baron | James De MilleGirasole threw a dark look over them, which rested more particularly on Hawbury.
The American Baron | James De MilleHe soon came near enough to be distinguished, and Mrs. Willoughby recognized Girasole.
The American Baron | James De Mille
British Dictionary definitions for girasol
girosol or girasole
/ (ˈdʒɪrəˌsɒl, -ˌsəʊl) /
a type of opal that has a red or pink glow in bright light; fire opal
Origin of girasol
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