goldstone

[ gohld-stohn ]

noun

1. aventurine.

goldstone

/ ˈɡəʊldˌstəʊn /

noun

1. another name for aventurine aventurine

Word History and Origins

Origin of goldstone¹

First recorded in 1620–30; gold + stone

Example Sentences

Dershowitz is legendary for his ferocious attacks on Israel critics like Jimmy Carter and Richard Goldstone.

From The Daily Beast

All seem to agree that Goldstone was a determinant of Israel's relatively restrained attack against Hamas this time around.

From The Daily Beast

They are, however, overestimating the influence of the Goldstone report on Israel's military actions.

From The Daily Beast

What Goldstone writes about in Gaza was child's play by comparison.

From The Daily Beast

One final comment is in order regarding the Goldstone report and its broader ramifications.

From The Daily Beast

I knowed, a-course, that I could go kick up a fuss when Simpson stopped by his office on his trip back from Goldstone.

From Project Gutenberg

The postmaster was one of the china-eyed, corn-silk Swedes, and he owned quite a bit of Goldstone.

From Project Gutenberg

The rebus of Prior Thomas Goldstone—a shield with three gold stones—is carved upon these arches.

From Project Gutenberg

The product was for a long time and is still used in the arts under the name of goldstone.

From Project Gutenberg

It would appear that a regular manufactory was established in Goldstone-street.

From Project Gutenberg