gemstone

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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.

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:gemstone

Translations

• French: pierre précieuse, joyau, gemme
• German: Edelstein, Juwel, Kleinod
• Italian: pietra preziosa, gemma
• Portuguese: pedra preciosa, gema
• Russian: драгоце́нный ка́мень
• Spanish: piedra preciosa, joya, alhaja, gema

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