English Explanatory Dictionary

calcedon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any common mineral, such as chalcedony or calcite, that is found as an intrusion or vein in another stone, especially in a precious stone.
  2. The bass lute, an instrument used by baroque composers (notably Telemann).

Word forms

calcedon calcedons

Etymology

See chalcedony.

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