I. ˈkabəˌshän noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle French, aug. of Old North French caboche head — more at cabbage
1. : an uncut gem somewhat polished
2.
a. : a gem or bead cut in convex form, highly polished, but not faceted — see cut illustration
b. : this style of cutting gems or other ornaments
II. adverb
: in cabochon
a stone cut cabochon