Associations to the word «Moonstone»

Wiktionary

MOONSTONE, noun. (mineral) A translucent gemstone, an orthoclase feldspar, that has a pearly lustre.

Dictionary definition

MOONSTONE, noun. A transparent or translucent gemstone with a pearly luster; some specimens are orthoclase feldspar and others are plagioclase feldspar.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats