birth·stone

[burth-stohn]
noun
a precious or semiprecious stone traditionally associated with a particular month or sign of the zodiac and believed to attract good fortune.

Origin:
1905–10; birth + stone

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birthstone (ˈbɜːθˌstəʊn) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a precious or semiprecious stone associated with a month or sign of the zodiac and thought to bring luck if worn by a person born in that month or under that sign

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Birthstone is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
Example sentences
She is known to wear a gold ring with her birthstone.
Specializes in family and birthstone jewelry in gold and platinum.
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