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Definition of birthstone

birthstone

/ˈbɜːrθ.stoʊn/
birth · stone
Plural:birthstones
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• noun

1

A gemstone that is traditionally associated with the month or zodiac sign of a person's birth and is often worn in jewelry as a symbol of good fortune.

Example

"Because she was born in July, she chose a necklace featuring a ruby, her traditional birthstone."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 19th century as a compound of "birth" and "stone," drawing on ancient Jewish and European traditions that associated twelve gemstones—originally modeled on the priestly breastplate of Aaron in the Book of Exodus—with the twelve zodiac signs or months of the calendar year.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Birthstone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/birthstone
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