† espiˈnel Obs.
[ad. F. espinelle (Cotgr.), later spinelle.]
A kind of ruby; = spinel.
| 1595–6 J. Burel in Watson Collect ii. 11 (Jam.) The Espinell, a precious stane. 1677 Sir T. Herbert Trav. (ed. 4) 359 Here [at Pegu] is store of Gold, Silver..Espinels, and Cats-eyes. |