Alençon diamond

noun

: a smoky quartz sometimes valued as a jewel

Word History

Etymology

from Alençon, France

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Alençon diamond was in 1815

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“Alençon diamond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Alen%C3%A7on%20diamond. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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