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gemstones

/ˈdʒɛmˌstoʊnz/

Meanings
noun
A gem, usually made of minerals.

Examples :

"The jewelry box was filled with colorful gemstones like rubies, emeralds, and sapphires. "
mineral material geology

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Illustration minerals

minerals noun

/ˈmɪnərəl/ /ˈmɪnərəlz/

Any naturally occurring inorganic material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties.

"The school science project involved identifying different rocks based on the minerals they contained, like quartz and feldspar. "

Illustration made

made noun

/meɪd/

A grub or maggot.

"The compost pile attracted many small, white made. "

Illustration filled

filled verb

/fɪld/

To occupy fully, to take up all of.

"The teacher filled the bottle with water. "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

Illustration rubies

rubies noun

/ˈruːbiz/

A clear, deep, red variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.

"The queen's crown was decorated with sparkling rubies. "

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colorful adjective

/ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/

Possessing prominent and varied colors.

"The parrot's feathers were colorful, with shades of green, blue, and yellow. "

Illustration emeralds

emeralds noun

/ˈemərəldz/ /ˈemrəldz/

Any of various green gemstones, especially a green transparent form of beryl, highly valued as a precious stone.

"The queen's crown glittered with diamonds, rubies, and large, vibrant emeralds. "

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like noun

/laɪk/

(usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).

"Tell me your likes and dislikes."

Illustration gem

gem noun

/d͡ʒɛm/

A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.

"My grandmother's jewelry box contained a beautiful ruby gem. "

Illustration sapphires

sapphires noun

/ˈsæfaɪərz/ /ˈsæfaɪərs/

A clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.

"The queen's crown was decorated with sparkling sapphires. "

Illustration jewelry

jewelry noun

/ˈdʒuːəlri/ /ˈdʒuːlri/

Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones.

"She had more jewellery ornamented about her than any three ladies needed."