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di·a·mond
ˈdī-(ə-)mənd
often attributive
1
a
: native crystalline carbon that is the hardest known mineral, that is usually nearly colorless, that when transparent and free from flaws is highly valued as a precious stone, and that is used industrially especially as an abrasive
also
: a piece of this substance
b
: crystallized carbon produced artificially
4
a
: a playing card marked with a stylized figure of a red diamond
b
diamonds plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: the suit comprising cards marked with diamonds
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