goldstone

noun

gold·​stone ˈgōl(d)-ˌstōn How to pronounce goldstone (audio)
: aventurine glass spangled close and fine with particles of gold-colored material

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of goldstone was circa 1889

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“Goldstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goldstone. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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