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English-Russian dictionary of geology. 2011.
English-Russian dictionary of geology. 2011.
Gem — v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Gemmed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Gemming}] 1. To put forth in the form of buds. Gemmed their blossoms. [R.] Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. To adorn with gems or precious stones. [1913 Webster] 3. To embellish or adorn, as with gems; as,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
gem-cutting — gemˈ cutting noun The art of cutting and polishing precious stones • • • Main Entry: ↑gem … Useful english dictionary
stones — stəʊn n. rock; piece of rock shaped or cut for some purpose; pebble; gem; seed, pit; unit of weight equal to fourteen pounds or 6.36 kilograms (British) v. put to death by pelting with stones, pelt with stones; fit or pave with stones; remove… … English contemporary dictionary
gem cutter — noun one who cuts and shapes precious stones • Hypernyms: ↑cutter … Useful english dictionary
gem·stone — /ˈʤɛmˌstoʊn/ noun, pl stones [count] : a stone that can be used in jewelry when it is cut and polished … Useful english dictionary
Precious Stones in the Bible — Precious Stones in the Bible † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Precious Stones in the Bible Precious stones are stones remarkable for their colour, brilliancy, or rarity. Such stones have at all times been held in high esteem everywhere,… … Catholic encyclopedia
PRECIOUS STONES AND JEWELRY — In the Bible Precious stones are mentioned in various contexts in the Bible, the most comprehensive list appearing in the description of the breastpiece worn by the high priest. The breastpiece was set with 12 precious stones arranged in four… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Star of India (gem) — The Star of India is a 563.35 carat (112.67 g) star sapphire, probably the largest such gem in the world. It is almost flawless and unusual in that it has stars on both sides of the stone. The greyish blue gem was mined in Sri Lanka and is now… … Wikipedia
Minoan seal-stones — A gem grade seal stone and its impression. Minoan seal stones are gemstones, or near gem quality stones produced in the Minoan civilization. They were found in quantity at specific sites, for example the Citadel of Mycenae. Minoan seal stones are … Wikipedia
Meteoric stones — Stone Stone, n. [OE. ston, stan, AS. st[=a]n; akin to OS. & OFries. st[=e]n, D. steen, G. stein, Icel. steinn, Sw. sten, Dan. steen, Goth. stains, Russ. stiena a wall, Gr. ?, ?, a pebble. [root]167. Cf. {Steen}.] 1. Concreted earthy or mineral… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
List of Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones characters — Fire Emblem characters Shadow Dragon (Marth) Seisen no Keifu Thracia 776 Fūin no Tsurugi Fire Emblem The Sacred Stones Path of Radiance Radiant Dawn This is a character list for the Game Boy Advance game Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones,… … Wikipedia