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moonstone

/ˈmuːnstoʊn/

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Visual illustration for the word "necklace" - An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.
necklacenoun
/ˈnɛkləs/

An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.

"My grandmother wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the family dinner. "

Visual illustration for the word "lustre" - Shine, polish or sparkle.
lustrenoun
/ˈlʌstə/

Shine, polish or sparkle.

"He polished the brass doorknob to a high luster."

Visual illustration for the word "seemed" - To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.
seemedverb
/siːmd/

To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.

"He seems to be ill.   Her eyes seem blue.   It seems like it is going to rain later.   How did she seem to you?"

Visual illustration for the word "that" - Something being indicated that is there; one of those.
thatnoun
/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Visual illustration for the word "orthoclase" - Potassium aluminum silicate, KAlSi3O8, a common feldspar of igneous, plutonic, and metamorphic rocks. Orthoclase is the main feldspar of pegmatite occurrences, where it is most commonly flesh-colored. Orthoclase is used in the ceramic and glass industries and as a decorative gravel.
orthoclasenoun
/ˈɔːrθoʊkleɪs/ /ˈɔːrθəkleɪz/

Potassium aluminum silicate, KAlSi3O8, a common feldspar of igneous, plutonic, and metamorphic rocks. Orthoclase is the main feldspar of pegmatite occurrences, where it is most commonly flesh-colored. Orthoclase is used in the ceramic and glass industries and as a decorative gravel.

"The countertop in our kitchen is made from granite, which contains grains of quartz, mica, and flesh-colored orthoclase. "

Visual illustration for the word "feldspar" - Any of a large group of rock-forming minerals that, together, make up about 60% of the earth's outer crust. The feldspars are all aluminum silicates of the alkali metals sodium, potassium, calcium and barium. Feldspars are the principal constituents of igneous and plutonic rocks.
feldsparnoun
/ˈfɛldˌspɑr/ /ˈfɛldˌspɑːr/

Any of a large group of rock-forming minerals that, together, make up about 60% of the earth's outer crust. The feldspars are all aluminum silicates of the alkali metals sodium, potassium, calcium and barium. Feldspars are the principal constituents of igneous and plutonic rocks.

"Many countertops are made with granite, which contains feldspar, giving them their speckled appearance. "

Visual illustration for the word "gemstone" - A gem, usually made of minerals.
gemstonenoun
/ˈdʒɛmˌstoʊn/

A gem, usually made of minerals.

"The jeweler carefully polished the emerald, a beautiful green gemstone. "

Visual illustration for the word "featured" - To ascribe the greatest importance to something within a certain context.
featuredverb
/ˈfiːtʃərd/ /ˈfiːtʃərd/

To ascribe the greatest importance to something within a certain context.

"The teacher featured teamwork as the most important skill for success in the group project. "

Visual illustration for the word "translucent" - Allowing light to pass through, but diffusing it.
translucentadjective
/tɹænzˈluː.sənt/ /tɹænzˈlu.sənt/

Allowing light to pass through, but diffusing it.

"The curtains were translucent, letting the sunlight filter through but softening the harsh glare. "

Visual illustration for the word "beautiful" - Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.
beautifulnoun
/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

Visual illustration for the word "light" - Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.
lightnoun
/lʌɪt/ /laɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ]

Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

"As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."

Visual illustration for the word "pearly" - A pale greyish white colour, tinted with blue.
pearlynoun
/ˈpɜːrli/ /ˈpɝːli/

A pale greyish white colour, tinted with blue.

"The paint color "Morning Mist" is a pearly grey, perfect for the bathroom walls. "