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agate

/ˈæɡɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does agate mean?

noun

A type of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of silica, often used in jewelry and decorative objects. A term used to describe a type of small, rounded pebble or stone.

Example

"The beach was littered with agates of all shapes and sizes."

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