English Explanatory Dictionary

poor man's diamond

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of zircon.
  2. Synonym of jacinth.
  3. Synonym of hyacinth.
  4. Synonym of cubic zirconia.
  5. Synonym of cubic zirconium.
  6. Synonym of aquamarine.
  7. Synonym of rhinestone.

Word forms

poor man's diamond poor man's diamonds poor men's diamond

Etymology

From being a traditional substitute gem for the expensive gemstone diamond, which is affordable by poorer people.

Synonyms

jacinth hyacinth cubic zirconia cubic zirconium aquamarine rhinestone
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