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diamanté

Syllabification: (di·a·man·té)
Pronunciation: /ˌdēəmänˈtā/
Definition of diamanté

adjective

  • decorated with artificial jewels:a diamanté brooch

noun

  • artificial jewels.
  • fabric or costume jewelry decorated with artificial jewels.

Origin:

early 20th century: French, literally 'set with diamonds', past participle of diamanter, from diamant 'diamond'

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