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The name of which gemstone comes from a greek word meaning invicible Pearl Ruby or Diamond?
The name of the gemstone which comes from the Greek word adamastos, which means invincible is the diamond.
What does the greek word adamas mean?
Unconquerable, diamond
Why do they call a diamond a diamond?
The name originated from the Greek word 'adamas' that means adamant, invincible, unbreakable, unconquerable. It was given this name because it is the hardest gem on the planet and it holds extreme brilliance and fire.
How did the name diamond came about?
It is beleived to be from the ancient greek word "Adamas"
What is the Greek translation of the word diamond?
Actually, it is Latin, not Greek, and the word it derives from means "adamant."
What is the Latin translation for the word diamond?
"Diamond" doesn't mean anything in Latin (it stems from the Greek adamas, the same root as adamant). Latin does not have its own word for diamonds, as the Roman Empire was heavily influenced by Greek civilization and just used their word for it.
What do ancient people call for diamond?
It comes from the Greek word adamas, meaning unconquerable or invincible.
Why is diamond called diamond?
According to Wikipedia which quotes Liddell, H. G; Scott, R -- Adamas -- in a Greek-Enbglish Lexicon for the Perseus Project:"The name diamond is derived from the ancient Greek αδάμας (adámas), 'proper.' 'unalterable,' 'unbreakable,' untamed', from ἀ- (a-), 'un-' + δαμάω (damáō), 'I overpower', 'I tame'."
What is doamond?
A diamond is a gem stone that is often found in rings, necklaces, and earrings. The most common use of a diamond is in an engagement ring.
What is the Hawaiian word for diamond?
diamond = daimana
Adamas means what in greek?
Diamond
What is the Maori word for diamond?
'Taimama' is the Maori transliteration of the English word 'diamond'.
