gemstone
Etymology

From Middle English gimstone, alteration (due to Middle English gemme) of earlier ȝimston, ȝimstan, from Old English ġimstān, ġymstān, equivalent to gem + stone.

Pronunciation
  • (America) IPA: /ˈd͡ʒɛmˌstoʊn/
Noun

gemstone (plural gemstones)

  1. A gem, usually made of minerals.
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