ædelsten — meaning in English
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English meaning
- gem noun A precious or semi-precious stone, especially one cut and polished for jewelry.
- gemstone noun A mineral or stone that has been cut and polished for use in jewelry.
- rock noun A hard natural mineral material, or a piece of it such as a stone or boulder.
- stone noun A hard natural material, or a piece of it, such as rock or a pebble.
Senses
ædelsten is used for these senses in English:
- gem A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.
- gemstone A gem, usually made of minerals.
- precious stone Any gem, such as a diamond or ruby, that is expensive because of its rarity or desirability; especially one set into a piece of jewelry.
- rock (colloquial) A precious stone or gem, especially a diamond.
- stone A gemstone, a jewel, especially a diamond.
gem — full definition
- noun A precious or semi-precious stone, especially one cut and polished for jewelry.
- noun Something or someone of exceptional quality or value.
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