noun
- plural of peridot; green gemstones composed of the mineral olivine
Examples
- The jewelry store displayed several beautiful peridots in the window.
- Ancient Egyptians called peridots the gems of the sun.
- Her necklace featured three small peridots set in silver.
- The collector specialized in peridots from Arizona mines.
- August birthstones include peridots and spinels.
- The peridots glowed with a distinctive olive-green color.