Definition of chrysoprase in English:

chrysoprase

noun ˈkrɪsə(ʊ)preɪzˈkrɪsəˌpreɪz

mass noun

1An apple-green gemstone consisting of a variety of chalcedony that contains nickel.
Example sentencesExamples
- It is set with three bunches of grapes made from carved chrysoprase.
- In their day, pieces were decorated with enamels or semi-precious stones, and the jewellery adorned by amethysts, chrysoprase and moonstones and more - chosen for their artistic merits rather than value.
- Bright green chrysoprase is very expensive, while Russian amber is so expensive, it's paid for by the gram.
- One mermaid stretches her hand to a lotus flower while the other holds a bud, set with a chrysoprase, which forms the clasp.
1. 1.1 (in the New Testament) a golden-green precious stone, perhaps a variety of beryl.
  （新约圣经）金绿宝石（可能为一种绿玉）

Origin

Middle English (denoting a precious stone in the New Testament): from Old French crisopace, via Latin from Greek khrusoprasos, from khrusos 'gold' + prason 'leek'.

Definition of chrysoprase in US English:

chrysoprase

nounˈkrisəˌprāzˈkrɪsəˌpreɪz

1An apple-green variety of chalcedony containing nickel, used as a gemstone.
绿玉髓
Example sentencesExamples
- In their day, pieces were decorated with enamels or semi-precious stones, and the jewellery adorned by amethysts, chrysoprase and moonstones and more - chosen for their artistic merits rather than value.
- Bright green chrysoprase is very expensive, while Russian amber is so expensive, it's paid for by the gram.
- It is set with three bunches of grapes made from carved chrysoprase.
- One mermaid stretches her hand to a lotus flower while the other holds a bud, set with a chrysoprase, which forms the clasp.
1. 1.1 (in the New Testament) a golden-green precious stone, perhaps a variety of beryl.
  （新约圣经）金绿宝石（可能为一种绿玉）

Origin

Middle English (denoting a precious stone in the New Testament): from Old French crisopace, via Latin from Greek khrusoprasos, from khrusos ‘gold’ + prason ‘leek’.

单词	chrysoprase
释义	Definition of chrysoprase in English: chrysoprase noun ˈkrɪsə(ʊ)preɪzˈkrɪsəˌpreɪz mass noun 1An apple-green gemstone consisting of a variety of chalcedony that contains nickel. Example sentencesExamples It is set with three bunches of grapes made from carved chrysoprase. In their day, pieces were decorated with enamels or semi-precious stones, and the jewellery adorned by amethysts, chrysoprase and moonstones and more - chosen for their artistic merits rather than value. Bright green chrysoprase is very expensive, while Russian amber is so expensive, it's paid for by the gram. One mermaid stretches her hand to a lotus flower while the other holds a bud, set with a chrysoprase, which forms the clasp. 1.1 (in the New Testament) a golden-green precious stone, perhaps a variety of beryl. （新约圣经）金绿宝石（可能为一种绿玉） Origin Middle English (denoting a precious stone in the New Testament): from Old French crisopace, via Latin from Greek khrusoprasos, from khrusos 'gold' + prason 'leek'. Definition of chrysoprase in US English: chrysoprase nounˈkrisəˌprāzˈkrɪsəˌpreɪz 1An apple-green variety of chalcedony containing nickel, used as a gemstone. 绿玉髓 Example sentencesExamples In their day, pieces were decorated with enamels or semi-precious stones, and the jewellery adorned by amethysts, chrysoprase and moonstones and more - chosen for their artistic merits rather than value. Bright green chrysoprase is very expensive, while Russian amber is so expensive, it's paid for by the gram. It is set with three bunches of grapes made from carved chrysoprase. One mermaid stretches her hand to a lotus flower while the other holds a bud, set with a chrysoprase, which forms the clasp. 1.1 (in the New Testament) a golden-green precious stone, perhaps a variety of beryl. （新约圣经）金绿宝石（可能为一种绿玉） Origin Middle English (denoting a precious stone in the New Testament): from Old French crisopace, via Latin from Greek khrusoprasos, from khrusos ‘gold’ + prason ‘leek’.
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