agate
nounfeminine/ɐˈɣatɐ/low
a·ga·ta
Definition
A variety of chalcedony, a silicate mineral, with bands of various colors, used in jewelry and as an ornamental stone.
She wore a bracelet made of blue agate beads.
He polished the agate he found on the shore.
Common collocations
blue agateagate stoneagate jewelry
Etymology
Do latim 'achates', pelo grego 'akhátēs'.