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Definition of citrine

citrine

/sɪˈtriːn/
cit · rine
Plural:citrines
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• noun

1

A glassy, yellow to brownish-orange variety of quartz valued as a semiprecious gemstone.

Example

"The jeweler set a faceted oval citrine into a delicate silver pendant."

2

A greenish-yellow or brownish-yellow color resembling that of a lemon or citron.

Example

"The autumn leaves turned vibrant shades of russet, gold, and citrine."

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• adjective

1

Having a pale to medium greenish-yellow or brownish-yellow color, resembling a lemon or citron.

Example

"The morning light filtered through the stained-glass window, casting a warm, citrine glow across the stone floor."

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• Rhymes for citrine

• Nearby Words

citizenship
citrange
citric
citrine
citron
citronella
citrus

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French citrin, from Medieval Latin citrinus ('relating to a citron'), derived from Latin citrus ('citron tree').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Citrine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/citrine
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