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adamantine

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adamantine


Main Entry:
ad·a·man·tine Listen to the pronunciation of adamantine
Pronunciation:
\ˌa-də-ˈman-ˌtēn, -ˌtīn, -ˈman-tən\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, from Latin adamantinus, from Greek adamantinos, from adamant-, adamas
Date:
13th century
1 : made of or having the quality of adamant 2 : rigidly firm : unyielding <adamantine discipline> 3 : resembling the diamond in hardness or luster


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