diamond
Translation
diamond, rhombus, lozenge
Examples
She wore a beautiful diamond necklace.
She wore a beautiful diamond necklace.
The kite was a diamond shape.
The kite was a diamond shape.
He played the ace of diamonds.
He played the ace of diamonds.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) as an adjective to describe something made of or shaped like a diamond. She received a diamond ring.
((of sth.)) used for playing cards. He played the queen of diamonds.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (gem) gem, jewel; (shape) rhombus, lozenge
Etymology
From Old French 'diamant', from Latin 'adamas' meaning 'unconquerable, hard', from Greek 'adamas'.
Memory Tips
A diamond is the hardest gem, making it 'adamant' or unconquerable. The shape is like two triangles base-to-base.