gemstone
[ jem-stohn ]
/ ˈdʒɛmˌstoʊn /
noun
a precious or semiprecious stone that can be cut and polished for use as a gem.
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Words nearby gemstone
gemot, gempylid, gems, gemsbok, Gem State, gemstone, gemütlich, Gemütlichkeit, -gen, gena, genal gland
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Articles on gemstone localities, identification, and history.
Natural Gemstones|VariousOn 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 jewelleryRelated adjective: lapidary
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