Sard

[sɑ:d]

Definition

(noun.) a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony.

Typed by Laverne--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A variety of carnelian, of a rich reddish yellow or brownish red color. See the Note under Chalcedony.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Carnelian, sardel, sardine, sardius, sardoin.

Checked by Debbie

Definition

n. a variety of quartz differing from cornelian only in its very deep-red colour blood-red by transmitted light.—n. Sar′dachāte a kind of agate containing layers of sard.

Typist: Portia