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Word entry · 5 letters

agate

Best crossword clue

"Banded gemstone"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /ˈæɡ.ɪt/Part of speech nounSorted aaegtStarts with AEnds with E1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. A banded form of quartz often polished as a gemstone.

Word origin

From Middle French agathe, from Latin achatēs, from Ancient Greek ἀχάτης (akhátēs, “agate”).

Used in a sentence

  • Yes: living among the cohabations^([sic]) of Faust himself, among the litharge and agate and hyacinth and pearls.
  • Go to it then hardily, and let us be agate.
  • I'm fear'd you have some ill plans agate.

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