moonstone

noun

moon·​stone ˈmün-ˌstōn How to pronounce moonstone (audio)
: a transparent or translucent feldspar of pearly or opaline luster used as a gem

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Take a diamond, onyx, and moonstone brooch (below) that cleverly forms the shape of a claw—a clear reference to the French house’s perennial Panthère mascot—with a single talon lifting open to reveal a secret watch beneath. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024 Near the brocade sofas, jewelry designer Presley Oldham posed for a commemorative selfie with muse Louisa Jacobson—the cool-girl actor dripping in a halter top of baroque string pearls, diamonds, and moonstones. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2024 Some of the color choices include blue spruce, driftwood, morning matcha, moonstone grey, and midnight blue. Terri Williams, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Guest miners will have the chance to find all kinds of minerals, including sapphire, moonstone, smoky quartz, and ruby. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for moonstone 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of moonstone was in the 15th century

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“Moonstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moonstone. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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moonstone

noun
moon·​stone -ˌstōn How to pronounce moonstone (audio)
: a partly transparent shiny stone used as a gem

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