| Pronunciation: | sârd | ||
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| Definition: | [n] a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony | ||
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| Synonyms: | sardine, sardius | ||
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| See Also: | calcedony, chalcedony | ||
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| Definition: | \Sard\, n. [L. sarda, Gr. ?, or ? (sc. ?), i.e., Sardian
stone, fr. ? Sardian, ? Sardes, the capital of Lydia: cf. F.
sarde. Cf. {Sardius}.] (Min.)
A variety of carnelian, of a rich reddish yellow or brownish
red color. See the Note under Chalcedony.
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