diamant

French

noun
Definitions
  • diamond gem
  • diamond (shape)
  • needle (of a record player)

Etymology

Inherited from Old French diamant inherited from Latin diamas, adamās (adamant, hard iron, diamond, very hard steel) derived from Ancient Greek ἀδάμας (invincible, diamond, unconquerable, hard substance, untamed).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀδάμας

Gloss

invincible, diamond, unconquerable, hard substance, untamed

Concept
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Property

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