Need another word for Garnet? Use these synonyms of Garnet from our thesaurus to say it differently.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Garnet
A deep red gemstone
Definitions
- A silicate mineral, typically reddish-brown or deep red in color, used as a gemstone
- A dark red or purplish-red color
Etymology of Garnet
The word "garnet" has its roots in the 14th-century Middle English word "gernet", which is derived from the Old French word "grenat", meaning "dark red" or "pomegranate"
The name is thought to be related to the Latin word "granatum", meaning "pomegranate", possibly due to the resemblance of the gemstone's deep red color to the seeds of the pomegranate fruit
Example Uses
- The queen's crown was adorned with a large garnet stone
- The garnet necklace was a family heirloom, passed down through generations
- The geologist discovered a vein of garnet deposits in the mountain range