Diamonds
dia-monds [dayh-muhnds]
1. a pure or nearly pure, extremely hard form of carbon, naturally crystallized in the isometric system.
2. a transparent, flawless or almost flawless piece of this stone, esp. when cut and polished, valued as a precious gem.
3. a ring or other piece of jewelry containing such a precious stone, esp. an engagement ring.
4. crystallized carbon, or a piece of it, artificially produced.
Origin:
1275–1325; ME diamant < OF < VL *diamant-, s. of *diamas, perh. alter. of *adimas (> F aimant magnet, OPr aziman diamond, magnet), for L adamas adamant, diamond