morganite

noun

mor·​gan·​ite ˈmȯr-gə-ˌnīt How to pronounce morganite (audio)
: a rose-colored gem variety of beryl

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Surrounding the morganites with neutral and unusual tones lets their color shine even brighter. — Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026 Whom better to trust with your amethyst, aquamarine, pink morganite, and oro-verde peridot than Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons? — Air Mail, 4 Oct. 2025 Topped with an ethereal paraiba tourmaline on a mesh of marquise-cut diamonds and morganites to convey the pink sands of Sardinia, the Marea Rosa necklace was a case in point. — Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025 The rest of Kate's ensemble consisted of rewears, including a Forever New box clutch, pink morganite drop earrings from Kiki McDonough, and a pearl bracelet once owned by Princess Diana. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for morganite

Word History

Etymology

J. P. Morgan †1913

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of morganite was in 1911

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“Morganite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morganite. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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