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How to pronounce Opal (OH-pal)

Opal

OH-pal

OHpal

Named after the gemstone, Australia's national gem. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Notes

Named after the gemstone, Australia's national gem. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Sanskrit via Latin
Meaning
the opal gemstone (from Sanskrit upala, jewel)

Popularity

Australia is the world's largest producer of opals.

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