Druse

Pronunciation: /druːz/

Definitions of druse

noun a mineral deposit consisting of a layer or crust of small crystals on the walls of a cavity or geode

Example Sentences

A1 I found a beautiful druse of crystals while hiking in the mountains.

A2 The geologist explained how a druse forms in nature.

B1 The jewelry store had a stunning druse pendant on display.

B2 The mineral collector was thrilled to add a rare druse specimen to their collection.

C1 The scientist studied the formation of druses in different geological environments.

C2 The exhibition featured an impressive display of druses from around the world.

Examples of druse in a Sentence

formal The mineral specimen exhibited a beautiful druse of crystals.

informal I found a cool druse of crystals while hiking in the mountains.

slang Check out the sick druse I scored at the gem show!

figurative Her personality was like a druse, with many facets shining through.

Grammatical Forms of druse

• past tense: drused
• plural: druses
• comparative: more druse
• superlative: most druse
• present tense: druses
• future tense: will druse
• perfect tense: have drused
• continuous tense: is drusing
• singular: druse
• positive degree: druse
• infinitive: to druse
• gerund: drusing
• participle: drused

Origin and Evolution of druse

First Known Use: 1825 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'druse' originated from the German word 'Druse', which means a group of small crystals lining a cavity or surface.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'druse' has been primarily used in geology to describe the formation of crystals within cavities in rocks, but it has also been adopted in the field of botany to refer to a cluster of small crystals on the surface of a plant.