topaz
/ˈtəʊˌpæz/noun
Middle School
1
A silicate mineral of aluminium and fluorine, usually tinted by impurities.
2
An often clear, yellowish-brown gemstone cut from this.
3
A yellowish-brown color, like that of the gemstone.
4
Or (gold or yellow), in blazoning by precious stones.
5
Either of two species of very large hummingbirds in the genus Topaza.
6
A ruby-topaz hummingbird, Chrysolampis mosquitus, the male of which has bright ruby feathers on the head and topaz on the throat
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing