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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSeltene Edelstein
Pronunciation / Transliteration: zel-teh-neh edel-shtayn
"Der Juwelier zeigte einen seltenen Edelstein."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A valuable or precious stone that is uncommon or difficult to find.
"The jeweler showcased a rare gem that sparkled brilliantly under the light." - 2
A person or thing that is highly valued for its uniqueness or excellence.
"Her talent for painting is a rare gem in the world of art."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'rare gem' combines the adjective 'rare', derived from the Latin 'rarus' meaning 'sparse' or 'uncommon', and 'gem', from the Latin 'gemma', meaning 'bud' or 'jewel'. The phrase evolved to signify something precious and uncommon, often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Rare Gem" is said worldwide
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Pierre précieuse rare
Transliteration: pyehr prays-yuhz rahr
"Le bijoutier a présenté une pierre précieuse rare."
Seltene Edelstein
Transliteration: zel-teh-neh edel-shtayn
"Der Juwelier zeigte einen seltenen Edelstein."
Gemma rara
Transliteration: jem-ma rah-ra
"Il gioielliere ha mostrato una gemma rara."
gema rara
Transliteration: heh-ma rah-ra
"El joyero mostró una gema rara."
gema rara
Transliteration: zheh-ma rah-ra
"O joalheiro apresentou uma gema rara."
दुर्लभ रत्न
Transliteration: durlabh ratna
"ज्वेलर ने एक दुर्लभ रत्न दिखाया।"
稀有宝石
Transliteration: xīyǒu bǎoshí
"珠宝商展示了一颗稀有宝石。"
희귀 보석
Transliteration: huigwi boseok
"보석상이 희귀 보석을 전시했습니다."
希少な宝石
Transliteration: kishōna hōseki
"宝石商は希少な宝石を展示しました。"
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