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brilliant

6 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. brilliant (noun)
  2. double brilliant (noun)
  3. jaune brillant (noun)
  4. single brilliant (noun)
  5. split brilliant (noun)
  6. trap brilliant (noun)

2brilliant

noun

Definition of BRILLIANT

: a gem (as a diamond) cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to have special brilliance

Examples of BRILLIANT

  1. <the diamond cutter set out an array of brilliants to show the various ways the diamond could be cut>

Illustration of BRILLIANT

First Known Use of BRILLIANT

1690

Related to BRILLIANT

Other Jewelry Terms

bijou, chase, facet, lapidary, paste

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