diamond
UK: ˈdaɪəmənd | US: ˈdaɪəmənd
n. a precious stone consisting of a clear and colorless crystalline form of pure carbon
n. a figure with four straight sides of equal length forming two opposite acute angles and two opposite obtuse angles
adj. made of or resembling diamond
diamond = dia<through> + mond<hard>
- dia<through>: From Greek dia-, meaning "through" or "across."
- mond<hard>: Derived from Late Latin adamas (via Old French diamant), meaning "unconquerable" or "hardest metal," referring to the stone's extreme hardness.
Etymology Origin:
The word "diamond" traces back to the Greek adamas (unbreakable), which entered Latin as adamas and later Old French as diamant. The Greek prefix dia- (through) was likely reinterpreted in Medieval Latin, merging with -mond (from adamas) to form diamant. The term reflects the stone's legendary hardness, symbolizing invincibility in ancient cultures.
She wore a stunning diamond necklace to the gala.
The baseball field was marked with white chalk in the shape of a diamond.
Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring substance on Earth.
His wedding ring was set with a small but flawless diamond.
The queen's crown was adorned with rare pink diamonds.