RHINESTONE

rhinestone

(noun) an imitation diamond made from rock crystal or glass or paste

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

rhinestone (plural rhinestones)

An artificial diamond, strass.

Synonym: strass

Adjective

rhinestone (not comparable)

Made of or encrusted with rhinestones.

Anagrams

• enthronise, threonines

Source: Wiktionary


Rhine"stone`, n. Etym: [Cf. G. rheinkiesel Rhine quartz.]

Definition: A colorless stone of high luster, made of paste. It is much used as an inexpensive ornament.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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