rhinestone
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
A calque of French caillou du Rhin (“Rhine pebble”).
Noun[edit]
rhinestone (plural rhinestones)
- an artificial diamond
- Lucinda sewed rhinestones into her scarf to add a bit of flair.
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
an artificial diamond
Adjective[edit]
rhinestone (not comparable)
- made of or encrusted with rhinestones
- Karl wore a cowboy hat with a rhinestone hatband when he played his country and western gigs.
