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‖ diamanté|diːəˈmɑ̃te|
[Fr., pa. pple. of diamanter to set with diamonds, to make shine like diamonds.]
Material to which a sparkling effect is given by the use of paste brilliants, powdered glass or crystal, etc. Also attrib.
1904Daily Chron. 3 May 6/4 The duchess was in black with diamanté wings in her hair. 1909Ibid. 20 Mar. 4/6 A long stole-like panel of crystal and diamanté embroidery. Ibid. 18 Aug. 4/5 Garnitures of pale blue silk embroidery and diamanté. 1923Weekly Dispatch 29 Apr. 15 The gown being draped Greek fashion and trimmed with bands of diamanté. 1955Times 20 May 12/5 A high-necked fitted bodice fastened with diamanté buttons. |