rock crystal
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of rock crystal
First recorded in 1660–70
Example Sentences
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Surely the brilliant carving was executed with the aid of a magnifying lens, perhaps made from a piece of rock crystal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2025
She was buried with ivory tusks, ostrich eggshell, and a rock crystal dagger.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2023
It held a rock crystal dagger, ivory tusks and other lavish items.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
Gilded mirror frames are studded with porcelain fragments, while graceful bronze chandeliers bear lyrical flourishes of plaster, rock crystal, and white marble.
From Architectural Digest ● May 15, 2015
I hadn't had a freshwater bath in three weeks and was glistening with caked salt like a stick of rock crystal candy.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
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