harlequin opal

noun

1. a variety of opal having patches of various colors.

Word History and Origins

Origin of harlequin opal¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

This being true, I consider it fair to argue that whilst I should not expect more than twenty thousand dollars from any other person in the world, twenty-five thousand is a low sum for me to ask of the man who has the duplicate of this magnificent harlequin opal.

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