2 entries under this word

Grossular

Grōs'su-lar, a.

adjective

a. [N. Lat. grossularius, a., grossularia, n., from Lat. grossulus, a small unripe fig, diminutive of grossus, an unripe fig.] Pertaining to, or resembling, a gooseberry; as, grossular garnet.

Grös'su-lar, n.

noun

n. (Min.) A translucent garnet of a pale green color.