birthstone
[ 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 of birthstone
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British Dictionary definitions for birthstone
birthstone
/ (ˈbɜːθˌstəʊn) /
noun
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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