Briolettes

/ˌbriːoʊˈlɛts/ noun

Definition

Plural of briolette; multiple teardrop-shaped cut gemstones.

Etymology

The plural form of 'briolette,' adding the standard English plural '-s' to the French gemstone term.

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When you see 'briolettes' in jewelry descriptions, you're reading a word that blends French craftsmanship with English grammar—a perfect example of specialized vocabulary that mixes languages!

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