koh i noor diamond
Definition
The Koh-i-Noor (also spelled Kohinoor or Koh-i-Nur), meaning 'Mountain of Light' in Persian, is one of the largest cut diamonds in the world, weighing 105.6 carats. Originating from the Kollur Mine in India around the 13th century, it has a tumultuous history involving Mughal, Persian, Afghan, and Sikh rulers before being presented to Queen Victoria in 1849 and incorporated into the British Crown Jewels.
A symbol of imperial power and controversy, currently set in the Crown of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, with ongoing disputes over its ownership claimed by India, Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan.
Examples
The museum's exhibit on the Koh-i-Noor diamond drew crowds who whispered about its legendary curse.
He joked that selling his car wouldn't even cover a single facet of the Koh-i-Noor diamond.
Historians argue over the Koh-i-Noor diamond like kids fighting over the last slice of pizza.
If the Koh-i-Noor diamond could talk, it'd have spicier gossip than any royal family reunion.