diamond

English

/ˈdaɪ(ə)mənd/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) A glimmering glass-like mineral that is an allotrope of carbon in which each atom is surrounded by four others in the form of a tetrahedron.
  • A gemstone made from this mineral.
  • A ring containing a diamond.
  • A very pale blue color/colour.
  • Something that resembles a diamond.
  • (geometry) A rhombus, especially when oriented so that its longer axis is vertical.
  • (geometry) The polyiamond made up of two triangles.
  • (baseball) The entire field of play used in the game.
  • (baseball) The infield of a baseball field.
  • (card games) A card of the diamonds suit.
  • (printing) A size of type, standardised as point.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English dyamaunt derived from Old French diamant derived from Latin diamas, adamas derived from Ancient Greek ἀδάμας (invincible, diamond, unconquerable, hard substance, untamed).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀδάμας

Gloss

invincible, diamond, unconquerable, hard substance, untamed

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