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    What it means

    Literally “noble stone.” The standard Polish term for a gemstone or precious stone — used both literally and figuratively for something rare and valuable.

    Vocabulary

    • kamień — stone
    • szlachetny — noble, precious, refined

    Grammar note

    Nominative masculine noun phrase. 'Szlachetny' carries connotations of nobility and refinement beyond mere monetary value.

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