Words Like AGATE
We have put together a list of words that are similar to AGATE.
3 Alternative Words Similar to agate
1 examples of agate
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to be agate; to set the bells agate.
10 definitions of agate
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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.
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A kind of type, larger than pearl and smaller than nonpareil; in England called ruby.
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A diminutive person; so called in allusion to the small figures cut in agate for rings and seals.
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A tool used by gold-wire drawers, bookbinders, etc.; -- so called from the agate fixed in it for burnishing.
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an impure form of quartz consisting of banded chalcedony; used as a gemstone and for making mortars and pestles
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A fine-grained, fibrous variety of chalcedony with colored bands or irregular clouding.
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Games A playing marble made of agate or a glass imitation of it; an aggie.
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A tool with agate parts, such as a burnisher tipped with agate.
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Printing A type size, approximately 5 1/2 points.