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rhinestone

[rahyn-stohn]

noun

  1. an artificial gem of paste, often cut to resemble a diamond.



rhinestone

/ ˈɪˌəʊ /

noun

  1. an imitation gem made of paste

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of rhinestone1

1885–90; Rhine + stone (translation of French caillou du Rhin )
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of rhinestone1

C19: translation of French caillou du Rhin , referring to Strasbourg, where such gems were made
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I was rhinestoning last night, actually, and there is glue in my purse and rhinestones just in case.

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Metal, leather and rhinestones adorn Aslan World’s first showroom in the Arts District, reflecting the brand’s slogan: Utilitarian maximalism designed for a new world.

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It has a constellation of green and pink rhinestones all over, against bursts of bright red stitching.

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Inside, delegates posed with giant cutouts of Trump, wore glittery gold-sequined jackets emblazoned with “Trump the Golden Era” and snapped up “MAGA” rhinestone jewelry.

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They entered the stage in a top hat, white sequined leotard, rhinestone heels, sporting a long, thick braid attached to their hair.

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