olivine
(noun) a mineral consisting of magnesium iron silicate; a source of magnesium
Source: WordNet® 3.1
olivine (countable and uncountable, plural olivines)
(mineral, geology) Any of a group of olive green magnesium-iron silicate minerals that crystallize in the orthorhombic system.
• chrysolite
• violine
Source: Wiktionary
Ol"i*vine, n. Etym: [Cf. F. olivine.] (Min.)
Definition: A common name of the yellowish green mineral chrysolite, esp. the variety found in eruptive rocks.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 January 2025
(noun) a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; “the political ferment produced new leadership”; “social unrest”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
