Definition of 'black diamond'

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black diamond in British

noun

1. another name for carbonado2

2. (usually plural) a figurative expression for coal

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black diamond in British

a figurative name for coal

diamond

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black diamond in American

1. [also pl.]

coal (sense 1)

carbonado (sense 2)

Example sentences containing 'black diamond'

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There, in the centre of his palm was a ring of black diamond. Zindell, David THE BROKEN GOD (2002)Then Lord Salmalin presented Danlo with a black diamond ring and told him, `With this ring, you are a pilot. Zindell, David THE BROKEN GOD (2002)

The cat had avocado eyes and black diamond pupils and a wild, regal guardian demeanor. Chuck Logan ABSOLUTE ZERO (2002)

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Definition of black diamond from the Collins English Dictionary

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