gros·su·la·rite (gr s y -l-r t ) also gros·su·lar (-lr)n. A pale green, pink, brown, or black garnet, Ca3Al2(SiO4)3, occurring alone or as a constituent of the common garnet. [German Grossularit, from New Latin Grossul  ria, former genus of gooseberry (from the color of some garnets), from French groseille, gooseberry, from Old French grosele, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch kroes, curled.] |
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