The name of the gemstone, beryl, probably originates from the Prakrit veruliya and Sanskrit vaidurya- which might be of Dravidian provenance. One theory points its source to the city of Velur (modern Belur, Karnataka). Derivatives such as brilliant and beryllium share these origins.
Other cognates include the German word, brille, and the Dutch word, bril, both meaning eyeglasses.
Connotations
Indian connection