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Noun: garnet  gaa(r)-nit
  1. Any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive
    "She wore a necklace adorned with deep red garnets"

Derived forms: garnets

Type of: mineral, transparent gem

Encyclopedia: Garnet, Ontario