panna
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A green gemstone often set in rings and necklaces
- noun
- /ˈpɑːnə/
- Indian
:
esmeralda
- The ring was set with a beautiful green panna that caught everyone's attention.
Examples
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She inherited a rare panna from her grandmother's jewelry collection.
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In many cultures, wearing a panna is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
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Look at that stunning panna!
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Wow! That's a beautiful panna!
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The ring was set with a beautiful green panna that caught everyone's attention.
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She inherited a rare panna from her grandmother's jewelry collection.
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In many cultures, wearing a panna is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
Synonyms
9.9
An old word used in poems for the green gemstone emerald
is used mainly in South Asian languages and contexts for the same gemstone
Compounds
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4.2
A creamy Italian dessert made from sweetened cream set with gelatin, often with fruit
Surface Forms
Etymology
Panna as a gem comes from Hindi and Urdu, where panna means 'emerald', the bright green stone. That's why in South Asia a panna is an emerald often worn for luck.