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citrine
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Word definitions for citrine in dictionaries
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. semiprecious yellow quartz resembling topaz
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
lemon-colored, late 14c., from French citrin , from Latin citrus (see citrus ). From 1879 as a color name.
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Citrine is a general purpose programming language for Unix-like operating systems. It focuses on readability and maintainability. Readability is achieved by syntactic and conceptual minimalism. The language is heavily inspired by Smalltalk and Self but ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Citrine \Cit"rine\, a. [F. citrin. See Citron .] Like a citron or lemon; of a lemon color; greenish yellow. Citrine ointment (Med.), a yellowish mercurial ointment, the unguentum hydrargyri nitratis .
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. Of a goldish-yellow colour n. 1 A goldish-yellow colour, like that of a lemon. 2 A brownish-yellow quartz
Usage examples of citrine.
Princess Sapphire and Prince Shad, the tragic madness of little Citrine Shield.
Sapphire requested that she be permitted to bring Citrine here to the castle, saying that she could not easily forget her youngest sister, though by law they are now no longer anything but cousins.
Light, and that, despite best attempts to heal her, Citrine has become worse, rather than better.
Hazel thinks that the only chance there is of returning Citrine to herself is to allow her to confront Melina.
We have already been in contact with Duchess Kestrel and she is preparing a private house where Citrine can live with you and at least some of your companions.
Ninette had already done the same for herself and for Citrine, and was now warming water over the lamp.
Elise, Ninette, and Citrine might have been on some island in the middle of the ocean, cut off from everyone and everything.
Even when Citrine was at her most peaceful there was a brooding cynicism in her blue-eyed gaze that should not reside in a child so young.
Elise had tried to get Citrine to ride in the wagon, where she could be screened from casual observation.
Luella agreed to take Agneta and Lillis away for a few days so that they would not be here when Citrine arrived.
Quite honestly, I have been relieved at the level of composure Citrine has maintained thus far.
Elise wondered if the very delicacy with which Citrine had been handled since her rescue had contributed to her moodiness.
Children could be quite cruel, especially to someone who was different, and Citrine with her maimed left hand and her exiled mother was different indeed.
She seemed genuinely interested and for the first time Elise wondered how much Citrine knew about things like guilds.
Elise motioned Citrine over and went back to work on her facial ornamentation, continuing her explanation at the same time.