rhinestone
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noun
an artificial gem of paste, often cut to resemble a diamond.
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rhinestone (ˈraɪnˌstəʊn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| an imitation gem made of paste | |
| [C19: translation of French caillou du Rhin, referring to Strasbourg, where such gems were made] | |
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
rhinestone
1888, a loan-translation of Fr. caillou du Rhin "Rhine pebble," so called because they were made near Strasburg, on the River Rhine (q.v.).
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Encyclopedia Britannica
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rhinestone
colourless, faceted glass used in jewelry; also foil-backed or silvered cut glass used to imitate diamonds. Originally used to designate gemstones cut from rock crystal obtained from the Rhine River, Germany, the name historically has been applied to faceted rock crystal in general. See also paste
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Example sentences
The fastening at the back is ornamented with a rhinestone bar slide.
Brides with rhinestone clips in their hair, brides clutching roses and brides in antebellum white gowns with ballooning skirts.
In the little time she has left, she collects vintage rhinestone jewelry, and paints.
The bride was attired in a white liberty silk, trimmed with chiffon and ornamented with rhinestone buckles.
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