/ˈdaɪəmənd/
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Translation
A very hard clear stone that shines, used in rings and other jewellery.
Word origin
From Greek adamas, meaning unbreakable.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- adamas
- English cognates
- adamant
Grammar
Gender
Pluraldiamonds
Examples
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A "diamond" is a hard stone that shines.
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"Diamonds" is the plural form.
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This shows how hard a diamond is.
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