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rhinestone

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Noun
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rhine=stone

CIDE DICTIONARY

rhinestonen. [Cf. G. rheinkiesel Rhine quartz.].
     A colorless stone of high luster, made of paste. It is much used as an inexpensive ornament.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

rhinestone, n. an imitation diamond.

Etymology
Rhine, river and region in Germany + STONE

THESAURUS

rhinestone

anklet, armlet, bangle, beads, bijou, bracelet, breastpin, brooch, chain, chaplet, charm, chatelaine, circle, coronet, crown, diadem, earring, fob, gem, jewel, locket, necklace, nose ring, pin, precious stone, ring, stickpin, stone, tiara, torque, wampum, wristband, wristlet

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