Meaning of gemstone in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdʒɛmˌstoʊn/

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  1. Noun

    gemstone

    Definitions

    1. a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry

    Examples

    • « he had the gem set in a ring for his wife »
    • « she had jewels made of all the rarest stones »

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