corundum
The origin and history of corundum.
Etymology
It comes from Tamil குருந்தம் (kuruntam, "ruby, sapphire") and was first attested in the early 18th century.
The origin and history of corundum.
It comes from Tamil குருந்தம் (kuruntam, "ruby, sapphire") and was first attested in the early 18th century.
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