Brillolette

/ˌbrɪləˈlet/ noun

Definition

An alternate spelling or variant name for the briolette gemstone cut.

Etymology

A variant spelling of 'briolette,' with the first 'i' dropped. Both spellings exist in gemological literature, showing variation in how French terms were adopted into English.

Kelly Says

This spelling variation shows how French gemological terms were adopted inconsistently into English—different jewelers and craftspeople spelled 'briolette' different ways until spelling eventually standardized.

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