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agate | agatelike |

As a proper noun agate

is .

As an adjective agatelike is

resembling or characteristic of agate.

agate

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) agathe, from (etyl) .

Noun

  • (countable, uncountable, mineral) A semi-pellucid, uncrystallized variety of quartz, presenting various tints in the same specimen, with colors delicately arranged in stripes or bands, or blended in clouds.
  • (uncountable, US, printing) 5.5-point size of type, larger than pearl and smaller than nonpareil; in England called ruby.
  • (countable, obsolete) A diminutive person; so called in allusion to the small figures cut in agate for rings and seals.
  • (countable) A tool used by gold-wire drawers, bookbinders, etc.;—so called from the agate fixed in it for burnishing.
  • (slang, usually in plural) A testicle.
  • Synonyms
    * (printing) ruby (Britain)
    Hyponyms
    * (mineralogy) fortification agate, Scotch pebble; moss agate, clouded agate
    Derived terms
    * moss agate * agate line * agateware

    Etymology 2

    Adverb

    (-)
  • (obsolete) On the way; agoing.
  • to be agate'''; to set the bells '''agate
    (Cotgrave)
    ----

    agatelike

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Resembling or characteristic of agate.