rhinestone
The origin and history of rhinestone.
Etymology
Formed from Rhine and stone, as a calque of French caillou du Rhin (“Rhine pebble”).
The origin and history of rhinestone.
Formed from Rhine and stone, as a calque of French caillou du Rhin (“Rhine pebble”).
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