Definition of Rhinestone

1. Noun. An imitation diamond made from rock crystal or glass or paste.

Generic synonyms: Rock Crystal, Transparent Quartz

Definition of Rhinestone

1. n. A colorless stone of high luster, made of paste. It is much used as an inexpensive ornament.

Definition of Rhinestone

1. Noun. an artificial diamond ¹

2. Adjective. made of or encrusted with rhinestones ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Rhinestone

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rhinestone

rhin-
rhinal
rhinal fissure
rhinal sulcus
rhinalgia
rhinarium
rhinaster
rhinectomies
rhinectomy
rhinedema
rhinencephala
rhinencephalic
rhinencephalon
rhinenchysis
rhines
rhinestone (current term)
rhinestoned
rhinestones
rhinion
rhinism
rhinitides
rhinitis
rhinitis medicamentosa
rhinitis nervosa
rhinitis sicca
rhino
rhino-
rhinoanemometer
rhinocanthectomy
rhinocele

Literary usage of Rhinestone

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories by Blanche Colton Williams, Harry Hansen, Society of Arts and Sciences (U.S.), Herschel Brickell (1921)
"There was a gasp and Perry feit a huge affair of rhinestone and brass ... Then he had pushed the rhinestone through a tear in the camel's coat and was ..."

2. Treasury Decisions Under Customs and Other Laws by Dept. of the Treasury, United States Dept. of the Treasury, United States, United States Customs Court, Customs Court (1914)
"rhinestone buttons composed of paste are not embraced within the ... SOMERVILLE, General Appraiser': The question arises in this case how rhinestone or ..."

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