gemstone
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle English gimstone, alteration (due to Middle English gemme) of earlier ȝimston, ȝimstan, from Old English ġimstān, ġymstān (“gem; jewel; precious stone”), equivalent to gem + stone. Compare Icelandic gimsteinn (“jewel; gem”).
Pronunciation[edit]
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈdʒɛmˌstoʊn/
Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -ɛmstoʊn
Noun[edit]
gemstone (plural gemstones)
- A gem, usually made of minerals.
Synonyms[edit]
- See also Thesaurus:gemstone
Translations[edit]
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