- pronunciation:
- krI
st
l
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a solid substance that has a repeating pattern of flat surfaces.
The beautiful stone they found had shining crystals in it.
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| definition 2: |
glass of very high quality.
That beautiful vase is made of crystal. |
| related words: |
glass |
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| derivation: |
crystallike (adj.) |
Crystal comes from a Greek word that means "clear ice."