English Explanatory Dictionary

moonstone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A translucent gemstone, an orthoclase feldspar, that has a pearly lustre.

Pronunciation

/ˈmunˌstoʊn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-moonstone.wav

Word forms

moonstone moonstones

Etymology

From moon + stone.

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