Diamond (noun)

  1. A precious stone, typically a highly transparent, colorless crystal of diamond, prized as a gemstone.
  2. A shape having four sides, each of which is a triangle and equal in size and shape.
  3. A figure or representation of this shape, especially as used in heraldry.

Origin:

Late middle english diamant, from old french diamant, via old provençal from latin adamas, from greek, 'invincible, untamed, diamond'. the adjective (early 17th century) is from the noun.

Examples:

  1. She was wearing a diamond ring on her finger.
  2. The baseball field was laid out in the shape of a diamond.
  3. The diamond pattern on the fabric added a touch of elegance to the dress.
  4. The jeweler examined the diamond to determine its value and quality.
  5. The team logo was a stylized diamond with the letter 'D' in the center.
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