strass

Definitions


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- A form of highly refractive lead glass used for making imitation gems.


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Origin:
early 19th century; earliest use found in Philosophical Magazine. From French strass from the name of Georg Friedrich Strass (also spelt Stras; 1701–73), a jeweller from Strasbourg and supplier to King Louis of France from 1734, who invented this form of glass 1730


[], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- Made of strass; decorated with stones or crystals of strass.


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century; earliest use found in Philosophical Magazine. From French strass from the name of Georg Friedrich Strass (also spelt Stras; 1701–73), a jeweller from Strasbourg and supplier to King Louis of France from 1734, who invented this form of glass 1730




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