cabochon

cab-o-chon · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A gemstone that has been polished but not faceted, having a smooth, rounded, convex surface.

  2. 2.

    The style of cutting a gemstone in this manner.

Forms

plural: cabochons

Related words

See also: facet, gemstone
Synonyms: gem, stone

Etymology

From French cabochon, augmentative of caboche meaning "head," from Old Picard caboce.