Definition of PYROPE

pyrope

Meanings

Plural: pyropes

Noun

  • a deep red garnet used as a gemstone
  • A variety of garnet, of a poppy or blood-red color, frequently with a tinge of orange. It is used as a gemstone.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin pyrōpus, from Ancient Greek πυρωπός (purōpós, “fiery-eyed, fire-colored”), from Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr, “fire”) + ὤψ (ṓps, “eye”); compare French pyrope.

Scrabble Score: 13

pyrope is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pyrope is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pyrope is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

pyrope is a valid Words With Friends word