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diamond
noun · Say it: DY-uh-muhnd
What it means
Foundationa very hard, clear, sparkling precious stone used in jewellery
Mum's ring has a tiny diamond that sparkles in the sunlight.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- gem
- gemstone
- jewel
More examples
- We saw a huge diamond in a glass case at the museum.
Where the word comes from
From Old French 'diamant', from Greek 'adamas', meaning unbreakable.
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