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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A precious stone; a gem.

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Examples

  • He put his thoughts into the gem-stone and envisioned the emerald held by Juraviel.

    Immortalis Salvatore, R. A., 1959- 2003

  • The gem-stone is set down into a bezel of chased gold, rather than up on prongs with an openwork gallery beneath, as is currently the fashion for so many gems, especially diamonds.

    Beacon Street Mourning Day, Dianne 2000

  • The sun was strong on her back, the sky as blue as gem-stone.

    Ironhand's Daughter Gemmell, David 1995

  • In the illumination of his gem-stone, Ariakas saw that they had reached a large, circular clearing.

    Emperor of Ansalon Niles, Douglas 1993

  • After he rose from his brief rest, Ariakas perched his helmet with its glowing gem-stone in a corner of the main room, where the illumina'tion could spread through the apartments.

    Emperor of Ansalon Niles, Douglas 1993

  • I was bought by a gem-stone dealer; though it was his wife who chose me, pointing a red-tipped finger from her curtained litter.

    The Persian Boy Renault, Mary 1972

  • No other element than carbon affords any gem-stone when by itself.

    A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public Frank Bertram Wade

  • It's the fantasy equivalent of a burst water main: a magical fountain whose powering gem-stone has been stolen, causing water to flood the lower district of Zaphias, the medium-sized city in which your character ...

    Megite Technology News: What's Happening Right Now 2009

  • It's the fantasy equivalent of a burst water main: a magical fountain whose powering gem-stone has been stolen, causing water to flood the lower district of Zaphias, the medium-sized city in which your character ...

    Megite Technology News: What's Happening Right Now 2009

  • ( "If ya got cheated by some gem-stone scamming tout you first met here, you must have deserved it")

    Thailand Blogs 2008

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