Synonyms for precious stone

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stone · gem · jewel

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Any gem, such as a diamond or ruby, that is expensive because of its rarity or desirability; especially one set into a piece of jewelry.

Example sentences

• stone He alters the altar while chipping away the stone.
• gem It's not as if just anybody can write a literary gem.
• jewel On examination the jewel proved to be an imitation.

By length

3 letters

gem¹

5 letters

stone¹, jewel²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (jewel² = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français

pierre précieuse

Español

piedra preciosa

Deutsch

Edelstein