stone-embellished
|stone-em-bel-ished|
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/ˈstoʊn ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/
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/ˈstəʊn ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/
(stone-embellish)
decorated with stones
Etymology
'stone-embellished' originates from Modern English as a compound of 'stone' + 'embellish'.
'embellish' comes from Old French 'embeliss-' / 'embelir' (to make beautiful), which ultimately traces to Latin 'bellus' meaning 'beautiful'. The compound 'stone-embellished' formed in modern usage by combining 'stone' with 'embellish' to specify the material used for decoration.
Initially, 'embellish' meant 'to make beautiful' in a general sense; over time it came to include specific senses of decorating with items, so the compound 'stone-embellished' specifically means 'decorated with stones'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'stone-embellish' — to decorate or embellish with stones.
The craftsmen stone-embellished the tiara for the wedding.
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Adjective 1
adorned or decorated with stones (such as gems, crystals, or small decorative stones).
She wore a stone-embellished gown to the gala.
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Last updated: 2026/01/12 11:17