Word: chrysolite
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: chrys
o
lite
Definition: Originally, any of various green-coloured gems; later specifically peridot.
Morphemes:
Affix: chryso-
Language: en
Meaning: pertaining to gold
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χρυσός
Language: grc
Decoded: khrusos
Meaning: gold
Affix: -lite
Language: en
Meaning: pertaining to rocks, minerals
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λίθος
Language: grc
Decoded: lithos
Meaning: stone