| 单词 | bristol-diamond |
| 释义 | > as lemmasBristol-diamond Bristol-diamond n. a kind of transparent rock-crystal found in the Clifton limestone near Bristol, resembling the diamond in brilliancy; also attributive. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > materials > raw material > gem or precious stone > rock crystal > [noun] > varieties of rainbow-stone1587 Bristol-diamond1596 Bristol1618 Bristol-stone1646 Bristol-gem1706 rainbow crystal1748 cairngorm1794 rhinestone1871 iris1874 1596 T. Lodge Wits Miserie 33 A counterfeit chain..Bristow diamonds. 1624 T. Gataker Discuss. Transubstant. 65 Bastard pearles, Bristow diamonds, and glasse bugles. 1662 S. Patrick Brief Acct. Latitude-men in Phenix (1708) II. 517 To distinguish between a true Gem and a Bristol Diamond. 1884 F. J. Britten Watch & Clockmakers' Handbk. (new ed.) 215 Rock crystal,..also known as ‘Bristol’..diamond, is also used by watch jewellers. < as lemmas |
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