pyrope
noun/ˈpaɪɹəʊp/
Etymology From Latin pyrōpus, from Ancient Greek πυρωπός (purōpós, “fiery-eyed, fire-colored”), from Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr, “fire”) + ὤψ (ṓps, “eye”); compare French pyrope.
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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A variety of garnet, of a poppy or blood-red color, frequently with a tinge of orange. It is used as a gemstone.