Rhinestone

Sofia Cruz

Definition

Noun.

A bright, transparent artificial jewel that looks like a diamond and can be sewn onto clothes (Cambridge Dictionary)

Pronunciation

IPA: ˈraɪn.stoʊn 

Sample Sentences

"The rhinestone dog collar still hung around its neck, and the plate-sized dog tag was now easy to read: CHIMERA -- RABID, FIRE-BREATHING, POISONOUS -- IF FOUNDS, PLEASE CALL TARTARUS -- EXT. 954." (Percy Jackson, p. 207)

Ellen loved all things sparkly, so she covered everything in rhinestones: her nails, her phone case, even her water bottle.

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Etymology

1879, a loan-translation of French caillou du Rhin "Rhine pebble," so called because they were made near Strasburg, on the River Rhine, and invented there 1680s. Extensively worn later 18c. and popular thereafter.

Source: https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=rhinestone 

Translations

Spanish: diamante de imitación 

French: strass 

Polish: stras

Arabic: حجر الراين، ماس زائف

Mandarin Chinese: 莱茵石