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Meaning of SARDIUS

Pronunciation:  'sârdeeus

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony
 
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 Synonyms: sard, sardine
 
 See Also: calcedony, chalcedony

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Sar"di*us\, n. [L. sardius, lapis sardinus, Gr. ?, ?,
?. See {Sard}.]
A precious stone, probably a carnelian, one of which was set
in Aaron's breastplate. --Ex. xxviii. 17.
 

 

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