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sard or sardius (sɑːd, ˈsɑːdɪəs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| Also called: sardine an orange, red, or brown variety of chalcedony, used as a gemstone. Formula: SiO2 | |
| [C14: from Latin sarda, from Greek sardios stone from Sardis] | |
| sardius or sardius | |
| —n | |
| [C14: from Latin sarda, from Greek sardios stone from Sardis] | |
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| sardius (ˈsɑːdɪəs) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Old Testament a precious stone, probably a ruby, set in the breastplate of the high priest |
| 2. | another name for sard |
| [C14: via Late Latin from Greek sardios, from Sardeis Sardis] | |
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