gemstone

[ jem-stohn ]
/ ˈdʒɛmˌstoʊn /
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noun

a precious or semiprecious stone that can be cut and polished for use as a gem.

Origin of gemstone

before 1000; Middle English gimstone, Old English gimstān. See gem, stone

Words nearby gemstone

gemot, gempylid, gems, gemsbok, gemsbuck, gemstone, gemütlich, gemütlichkeit, gen, gen up, gen x

Words related to gemstone

stone, ornament, trinket, bead, bauble, gem, glass, rock, baguette, hardware, sparkler, bijou, brilliant, birthstone

Example sentences from the Web for gemstone

  • Articles on gemstone localities, identification, and history.

    Natural Gemstones |Various

  • On its highest hill stood a vision of marble and gold–a fortress in gemstone–the Temple.

    The City of Delight |Elizabeth Miller

British Dictionary definitions for gemstone

gemstone
/ (ˈdʒɛmˌstəʊn) /

noun

a precious or semiprecious stone, esp one cut and polished for setting in jewellery Related adjective: lapidary