Kimberlite
WordNet
noun
(1) A rare type of peridotite that sometimes contains diamonds; found in South Africa and Siberia
WiktionaryText
Etymology
Based on the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the mineral was first found.
Noun
- A variety of peridotite containing a high proportion of carbon dioxide; often contains diamonds.
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Noun
- kimberlite