rhinestone

noun, adj, verb — 3 senses

rhinestone

noun

US /ˈɹaɪnˌstoʊn/

Etymology From Rhine + stone; a calque of French caillou du Rhin (“Rhine pebble”).

1

An artificial diamond, strass.

Lucinda sewed rhinestones into her scarf to add a bit of flair.

Derived terms: rhinestone cowboy

rhinestone

adj

Etymology From Rhine + stone; a calque of French caillou du Rhin (“Rhine pebble”).

1

Made of or encrusted with rhinestones.

Karl wore a cowboy hat with a rhinestone hatband when he played his country and western gigs.
I'm a scary gargoyle on a tower / That you made with plastic power / Your rhinestone eyes are like factories far away2010, “Rhinestone Eyes”, in Plastic Beach, performed by Gorillaz:

rhinestone

verb

Etymology From Rhine + stone; a calque of French caillou du Rhin (“Rhine pebble”).

1

To decorate with rhinestones.

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