English
Image:Achat.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Agate
Etymology 1
Originates from Gr. ��ά�η� (Achates), the ancient name of the Sicilian river Drillo in which the mineral was first found.
Pronunciation
IPA: WEAE /�æg.et/
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Noun
agate
- mineralogy 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.
#: Note: The fortification agate, or Scotch pebble, the moss agate, the clouded agate, etc., are familiar varieties.
- printing: A kind of type, larger than pearl and smaller than nonpareil; in England called ruby.
- obsolete: A diminutive person; so called in allusion to the small figures cut in agate for rings and seals.
- A tool used by gold-wire drawers, bookbinders, etc.;—so called from the agate fixed in it for burnishing.
Translations
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Estonian: ahhaat
Finnish: akaatti, agaatti
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German: Achat m (1)
Latvian: ah�ts m (1)
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Etymology 2
Prefix a- on + gate way.
Pronunciation
IPA: WEAE /��gat/
Adverb
agate
- obsolete: On the way; agoing; as, to be agate; to set the bells agate.
Category:Greek derivations
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