moonstone
|moon-stone|
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/ˈmuːnˌstoʊn/
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/ˈmuːnˌstəʊn/
pearly mineral
Etymology
Etymology Information
'moonstone' originates from the English words 'moon' and 'stone', where 'moon' refers to the celestial body and 'stone' refers to a mineral or rock.
Historical Evolution
'moonstone' has been used in English since the 15th century to describe this particular mineral.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any stone with a moon-like sheen, but now it specifically refers to a type of feldspar mineral.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of feldspar mineral that exhibits a pearly and opalescent schiller.
She wore a necklace with a beautiful moonstone pendant.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/22 04:26