- gem [precious stone]
- ædelsten {fk}
noun
English-Danish mini dictionary. 2014.
gem [precious stone]
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precious stone — precious stones N COUNT A precious stone is a valuable stone, such as a diamond or a ruby, that is used for making jewellery. Syn: gem, jewel … English dictionary
precious stone — n. a rare and costly gem: technically, this term is applied to the diamond, emerald, ruby, and sapphire … English World dictionary
precious stone — noun a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry • Syn: ↑jewel, ↑gem • Derivationally related forms: ↑jeweler (for: ↑jewel), ↑jeweller (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
precious stone — Synonyms and related words: anklet, armlet, bangle, beads, bijou, bracelet, breastpin, brooch, chain, chaplet, charm, chatelaine, circle, coronet, crown, crystal, diadem, earring, fob, gem, gem stone, jewel, locket, necklace, nose ring, pin,… … Moby Thesaurus
precious stone — a gem distinguished for its beauty and rarity, used in jewelry. [1250 1300; ME] * * * … Universalium
precious stone — noun 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 … Wiktionary
precious stone — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. emerald, diamond, ruby, sapphire; see gem 1 … English dictionary for students
precious stone — jewel, gem (i.e. diamond, ruby, emerald, etc.) … English contemporary dictionary
precious stone — /prɛʃəs ˈstoʊn/ (say preshuhs stohn) noun a gem distinguished for its beauty and rarity, used in jewellery, etc …
stone — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. coblestone, pebble; mineral; gem, jewel; gravestone, tombstone, millstone, whetstone, hearthstone, flagstone, etc.; pit, endocarp, pyrene; concretion, calculus. See density, ornament. II (Roget s IV)… … English dictionary for students
Precious Stones in the Bible — Precious Stones in the Bible † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Precious Stones in the Bible Precious stones are stones remarkable for their colour, brilliancy, or rarity. Such stones have at all times been held in high esteem everywhere,… … Catholic encyclopedia
