Associations to the word «Garnet»

Wiktionary

GARNET, noun. (mineral) A hard transparent mineral that is often used as gemstones and abrasives.
GARNET, noun. A dark red.
GARNET, adjective. Of a dark red colour.
GARNET, noun. (nautical) A tackle for hoisting cargo in or out.
GARNET STAR, proper noun. Mu Cephei, a star in the constellation of Cepheus.

Dictionary definition

GARNET, noun. Any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive.

Wise words

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