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Pronunciation / Transliteration: bǎoshí
"她的戒指上镶嵌着一颗美丽的宝石。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished.
"The ring was adorned with a stunning emerald gemstone." - 2
Any mineral or organic material that is cut and polished for use in jewelry.
"She collects various types of gemstones from around the world."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'gemstone' is derived from the Middle English term 'gemstone', which itself comes from the Old French 'gemme' meaning 'gem' and the Latin 'gemma' meaning 'bud' or 'jewel'. The term has evolved over centuries to refer specifically to precious or semi-precious stones used in jewelry and ornamentation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gemstone" is said worldwide
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gemme
Transliteration: ʒɛm
"Elle porte une bague ornée d'une belle gemme."
Edelstein
Transliteration: ˈeːdl̩ˌʃtaɪn
"Der Ring ist mit einem wunderschönen Edelstein besetzt."
gemma
Transliteration: ˈdʒemma
"La collana è decorata con una gemma preziosa."
gema
Transliteration: ˈxema
"El anillo tiene una hermosa gema en el centro."
gema
Transliteration: ˈʒemɐ
"O colar é feito com uma gema rara."
रत्न
Transliteration: ratna
"उसकी अंगूठी में एक सुंदर रत्न है।"
宝石
Transliteration: bǎoshí
"她的戒指上镶嵌着一颗美丽的宝石。"
보석
Transliteration: boseok
"그 반지는 아름다운 보석으로 장식되어 있다."
宝石
Transliteration: ほうせき
"彼女の指輪には美しい宝石がついています。"
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