topaz

Pronunciation: /ˈtəʊˌpæz/

The English word “topaz” has 8 meanings listed here.

noun

A silicate mineral of aluminium and fluorine, usually tinted by impurities.
An often clear, yellowish-brown gemstone cut from this.
A yellowish-brown color, like that of the gemstone.
Or (gold or yellow), in blazoning by precious stones.
Either of two species of very large hummingbirds in the genus Topaza.
A ruby-topaz hummingbird, Chrysolampis mosquitus, the male of which has bright ruby feathers on the head and topaz on the throat
A black Catholic soldier in the British Army.

From Old French topace (compare French topaze), from Ancient Greek τόπαζος (tópazos).

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