agate
6 points
English
5 letters
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Definitions
noun
an impure form of quartz consisting of banded chalcedony; used as a gemstone and for making mortars and pestles
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˈæɡʌt/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural agates
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “A semipellucid, uncrystallized variety of quartz, presenting various tints in the same specimen. Its colors are delicately arranged in stripes or bands, or blended in clouds.” web-def
- “an impure form of quartz consisting of banded chalcedony; used as a gemstone and for making mortars and pestles” wn-def
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