opal
/ˈəʊpl/noun
उच्चारण ओपल
दूधिया पत्थर, ओपल
Core word
noun
- 1
[C, U]
a white or almost clear semi-precious stone, in which changes of colour are seen, used in jewellery
दूधिया पत्थर, ओपल
- a ring set with an opal
- Radhika received an opal necklace on her birthday.
- The jeweller showed us a rare opal with flashes of green and blue.
+ 2 more examples
- She wore an opal on her finger, as astrologers had advised her.
- Opals are often cut into smooth, rounded shapes.
◇Word family
opalescent adjective
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Australia produces most of the world's precious opals.
GK के लिए याद रखें कि दुनिया के अधिकांश कीमती opals Australia में पाए जाते हैं।