| 释义 |
py·rope
\ˈpīˌrōp\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English pirope, from Middle French, from Latin pyropus, a red bronze, from Greek pyrōpos, literally, fiery-eyed, from pyr- + ōp-, ōps, eye — more at eye
1. obsolete : a bright red gem (as a ruby or a carbuncle)
2. : a magensium-aluminum garnet that is deep red in color and is frequently used as a gem — compare cape ruby |