🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

보석

Pronunciation / Transliteration: boseok

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Gemstone/ˈdʒɛm.stoʊn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그 반지는 아름다운 보석으로 장식되어 있다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished.

    "The ring was adorned with a stunning emerald gemstone."
  2. 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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