phorbin

/ˈfɔrbɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word for a type of gemstone, or a variant of the word ‘phorbein’ referring to a type of yellow or green mineral.

“The collector was searching for a rare phorbin to complete his collection.”

Synonyms

  • gemstone
  • mineral

Antonyms

  • non-gemstone
  • rock