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Word of the Day – Cabochon

By June 9, 2021Word of the Day

Cabochon (noun)

ka-bo-shon

A gem that has been polished but not faceted.

Mid 16th century from French, diminutive of caboche ‘head’.

Example sentences

“The cabochon caught the light, appearing like the shiniest rock I had ever seen.”

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