CABOCHON

cabochon

(noun) a highly polished gem that is cut convexly but without facets

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

cabochon (plural cabochons)

A convex-cut, polished stone.

Source: Wiktionary


Ca`bo`chon" (ka`bo`shĂ´N"), n. [F.] (Jewelry)

Definition: A stone of convex form, highly polished, but not faceted; also, the style of cutting itself. Such stones are said to be cut en cabochon.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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