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Gem

A bud.

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Broader term 9

Art 76% connected

The second person singular, indicative mode, present tense, of the substantive verb Be; but formed after the analogy of the plural are, with the endi…

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Crystal 76% connected

The regular form which a substance tends to assume in solidifying, through the inherent power of cohesive attraction. It is bounded by plane surfaces…

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Individual 76% connected

Not divided, or not to be divided; existing as one entity, or distinct being or object; single; one; as, an individual man, animal, or city.

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Jewellery 76% connected

See Jewelry.

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Jewelry 76% connected

The art or trade of a jeweler.

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Mortal 76% connected

Subject to death; destined to die; as, man is mortal.

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Person 76% connected

A character or part, as in a play; a specific kind or manifestation of individual character, whether in real life, or in literary or dramatic represe…

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Somebody 76% connected

A person unknown or uncertain; a person indeterminate; some person.

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Soul 76% connected

Sole.

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Narrower term 6

Diamond 76% connected

A precious stone or gem excelling in brilliancy and beautiful play of prismatic colors, and remarkable for extreme hardness.

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Emerald 76% connected

A precious stone of a rich green color, a variety of beryl. See Beryl.

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Pearl 76% connected

A fringe or border.

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Ruby 76% connected

A precious stone of a carmine red color, sometimes verging to violet, or intermediate between carmine and hyacinth red. It is a red crystallized vari…

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Sapphire 76% connected

Native alumina or aluminium sesquioxide, Al2O3; corundum; esp., the blue transparent variety of corundum, highly prized as a gem.

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Solitaire 76% connected

A person who lives in solitude; a recluse; a hermit.

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Derivationally related 4

Jewel 74% connected

An ornament of dress usually made of a precious metal, and having enamel or precious stones as a part of its design.

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Jewel 74% connected

An ornament of dress usually made of a precious metal, and having enamel or precious stones as a part of its design.

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Jeweler 74% connected

One who makes, or deals in, jewels, precious stones, and similar ornaments.

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Jeweler 74% connected

One who makes, or deals in, jewels, precious stones, and similar ornaments.

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Containing whole 2

Jewellery 70% connected

See Jewelry.

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Jewelry 70% connected

The art or trade of a jeweler.

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Synonym 4

Jewel 92% connected

An ornament of dress usually made of a precious metal, and having enamel or precious stones as a part of its design.

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Muffin 92% connected

A light, spongy, cylindrical cake, used for breakfast and tea.

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Stone 92% connected

Concreted earthy or mineral matter; also, any particular mass of such matter; as, a house built of stone; the boy threw a stone; pebbles are rounded…

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Treasure 92% connected

Wealth accumulated; especially, a stock, or store of money in reserve.

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