sunstone

sun·stone

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [suhn-stohn]
- /ˈsʌnˌstoʊn/
- /ˈsʌnstəʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhn-stohn]
- /ˈsʌnˌstoʊn/

Definition of sunstone word

noun sunstone a reddish variety of oligoclase feldspar, used as a gem, having a red and bright-yellow play of color. 1

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Origin of sunstone

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at sun, stone

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Parts of speech for Sunstone

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

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conjunction

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sunstone popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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