• Rhinestone

    Origin

    A calque of French caillou du Rhin ("Rhine pebble").

    Full definition of rhinestone

    Noun

    rhinestone

    (plural rhinestones)
    1. an artificial diamond Lucinda sewed rhinestones into her scarf to add a bit of flair.

    Adjective

    rhinestone

    1. made of or encrusted with rhinestones Karl wore a cowboy hat with a rhinestone hatband when he played his country and western gigs.
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