opal (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *opal*:
NOUN	substance	opal	a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color

opal > pronunciation
Sounds	ow'pahl
Rhymes	abdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...

English > *opal*: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
Meaning	A translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones.
Narrower	black opal	A dark colored opal with internal reflections of green or red
	fire opal, girasol	An opal with flaming orange and yellow and red colors
	harlequin opal	A reddish opal with small patches of brilliant color
Broader	mineral	Solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
Broader	opaque gem	A gemstone that is opaque
Spanish	ópalo
Catalan	òpal
Verbs	opalize	replace or convert into opal
Verbs	opalize	make opalescent

HyperDic: opal