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sugarloaf

noun
sug·​ar·​loaf | \ ˈshu̇-gər-ˌlōf How to pronounce sugarloaf (audio) \

Definition of sugarloaf

1 : refined sugar molded into a cone
2 : a hill or mountain shaped like a sugarloaf
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 The modern look of the jewel, and more specifically the central sapphire, is reminiscent of Elizabeth Taylor’s Bulgari diamond and platinum necklace set with a 52.72-carat sugarloaf cabochon sapphire, pictured here. — Marion Fasel, Harper's BAZAAR, "Is Bella Hadid The New Elizabeth Taylor?," 19 May 2017 Elizabeth Taylor acquired her sugarloaf sapphire necklace in 1972. — Marion Fasel, Harper's BAZAAR, "Is Bella Hadid The New Elizabeth Taylor?," 19 May 2017

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First Known Use of sugarloaf

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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