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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'.

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