diamonds

di-a-monds · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Precious stones made of carbon.

  2. 2.

    One of the four suits in a standard deck of playing cards, marked with red diamond shapes.

  3. 3.

    Diamond-shaped objects or patterns.

Related words

See also: cards, diamond, gems
Synonyms: gems, jewels, rocks (informal)

Etymology

Plural of diamond, from Old French diamant, ultimately from Greek adamas meaning "unconquerable."