Rhinestone Definition
rīnstōn
rhinestones
noun
A colorless artificial gem made of hard glass that is cut so as to look somewhat like a cut diamond.
Webster's New World
Lucinda sewed rhinestones into her scarf to add a bit of flair.
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adjective
Made of or encrusted with rhinestones.
Karl wore a cowboy hat with a rhinestone hatband when he played his country and western gigs.
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Other Word Forms of Rhinestone
Noun
Singular:
rhinestone
Plural:
rhinestonesOrigin of Rhinestone
After the Rhine (translation of French caillou du Rhin piece of rock crystal gathered from the Rhine (such as used to imitate diamonds)) (caillou pebble) (du of the) (Rhin Rhine)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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A calque of French caillou du Rhin (“Rhine pebble").
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