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rhinestone
CIDE DICTIONARY
rhinestone, n. [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, wristletFor further exploring for "rhinestone" in Webster Dictionary Online