gems (noun)

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• gems|bok — «GEHMZ OK», noun. a large antelope of southern Africa, having long, nearly straight horns and a long, tufted tail. ╂[< Afrikaans gemsbok < German Gemsbock < Gemse chamois + Bock buck] …   Useful english dictionary

• gems|buck — «GEHMZ BUHK», noun. = gemsbok. (Cf. ↑gemsbok) …   Useful english dictionary

• gem — noun 1 jewel ADJECTIVE ▪ precious, priceless PHRASES ▪ encrusted with gems, studded with gems ▪ a belt studded with priceless gems 2 person/thing …   Collocations dictionary

• first water — noun the highest quality gems • Hypernyms: ↑superiority, ↑high quality * * * noun 1. : the highest quality or purest luster used of gems (as diamonds and pearls) 2. : the highest grade or excellence …   Useful english dictionary

• troy weight — noun a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12 ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains • Syn: ↑troy • Hypernyms: ↑system of weights, ↑weight • Part Meronyms: ↑troy unit * * * noun …   Useful english dictionary

• jewelry — noun an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems) • Syn: ↑jewellery • Derivationally related forms: ↑jewel (for: ↑jewellery), ↑jewel • Hypernyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• eternity ring — noun : a narrow ring to be worn by a woman and usually set with a continuous line of gems * * * eternity ring noun A ring set all round with stones, symbolizing continuity and everlasting love • • • Main Entry: ↑eternal * * * eternity ring, a… …   Useful english dictionary

• paste — noun 1》 a thick, soft, moist substance, typically produced by mixing dry ingredients with a liquid.     ↘a savoury spread: salmon paste. 2》 a thick, soft, moist adhesive. 3》 a mixture of kaolin and water of low plasticity, used for making… …   English new terms dictionary

• orient — noun /ˈɔriənt / (say awreeuhnt), /ˈɒ / (say o ) 1. the, the countries to the east (and south east) of the Mediterranean. 2. Poetic the east; the eastern regions of the heavens or the earth. 3. the lustre peculiar to the pearl. 4. an orient pearl …  

• avoirdupois weight — noun a system of weights based on the 16 ounce pound (or 7,000 grains) • Syn: ↑avoirdupois • Hypernyms: ↑system of weights, ↑weight • Part Meronyms: ↑avoirdupois unit * * * noun …   Useful english dictionary

• lithoglyptics — noun the art of engraving on precious stones • Syn: ↑glyptics • Hypernyms: ↑glyptic art, ↑glyptography * * * ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+ noun plural but usually singular in construction Etymology: lith + glyptics, plural of glyptic ( …   Useful english dictionary