To the problem of synonymy and variation of Jewels' names

Abstract

The article gives a distinct analysis
of gemstones names based on their source languages
and shapes. It also deals with semantic,
stylistic and semantic-stylistic synonyms. The
author examines the question of connotation.
Terms apart nominative, significative and denotative
meanings also have connotation (that
expresses emotionality, expressivity and figurativeness).
The examined material shows that
transference based on colour, shape and shades
is the main way to express connotation.