The name “diamond” derives from the ancient Greek adamas (αδάμας; “invincible”).
2006-10-27 07:21:01
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answered by Geo06 5
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The word diamond is greek word for indestructable.
The links below explain the history of the diamond, I like the second one better, more simple and to the point.
2006-10-27 14:15:27
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answered by angel20072002 3
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It comes from the Greek "adamas," meaning "invincible," which is a reference to the extreme hardness of diamonds. The only thing hard enough to cut a diamond is another diamond.
2006-10-27 14:06:23
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answered by DavidK93 7
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The name “diamond” derives from the ancient Greek adamas (αδάμαÏ; “invincible”).
2006-10-27 14:06:26
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answered by Anonymous
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From the Greek "adamas" meaning the hardest substance.
2006-10-27 16:59:55
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answered by rosie recipe 7
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Middle English diamaunt, from Old French diamant, from Medieval Latin diamÄs-, diamant-, alteration of Latin adamÄs. From Middle English, a hard precious stone, from Old French adamaunt, from Latin adamÄs, adamant-, from Greek, unconquerable, hard steel, diamond.
2006-10-27 14:07:38
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answered by t_roy_e 3
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It comes from the word Diamant which originates from Germany (around1310 ad)
2006-10-27 14:11:48
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answered by Anonymous
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It come from the latin Dia Monde Which means gift for oral.
2006-10-27 14:06:16
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answered by Ask Me 2
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