birthstone
Any of twelve gemstones traditionally associated with the month of one's birthAny of twelve gemstones traditionally associated with the month of one's birth.
» The birthstone of April is diamond.
Зодиакальным камнем Апреля является алмаз. — papersaltserver
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2 sensesAny of twelve gemstones traditionally associated with the month of one's birth.
Geburtssteine
Any of a similar list of less costly substitutes.
Examples
2 sentencesThe birthstone of April is diamond.
ruЗодиакальным камнем Апреля является алмаз. — papersaltserver
The birthstone of February is amethyst. It's Japanese name is "Murasaki Suishou".
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From birth + stone.From birth + stone.
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Forms
plural: birthstones| Singular | birthstone |
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See also
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