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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Carbink could be based on the carbuncle, a mythical fairy-like creature that was rumored to have gemstones growing out of it. | |||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Carbink may be a combination of ''{{wp|carbon}}'' (element diamonds are composed of), ''{{wp|Carat (mass)|carat}}'', and ''tink'' (to tinkle). | Carbink may be a combination of ''carbuncle'', ''{{wp|carbon}}'' (element diamonds are composed of), ''{{wp|Carat (mass)|carat}}'', and ''tink'' (to tinkle). | ||
Mereshī is derived from from ''melée'' (small cut diamonds). | Mereshī is derived from from ''melée'' (small cut diamonds). |
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