noun
- a yellow or brownish variety of quartz used as a gemstone
adjective
- having a yellow color like that of a lemon
Usage: literary
Examples
- The jeweler displayed a beautiful citrine pendant in the window.
- Her engagement ring featured a large citrine stone surrounded by diamonds.
- Citrine is often used in jewelry as an affordable alternative to topaz.
- The citrine crystals gleamed golden in the sunlight.
- She wore citrine earrings that matched her amber necklace.
- The mineral collection included specimens of amethyst, rose quartz, and citrine.