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sard

American  
[sahrd] / sɑrd /

noun

  1. a reddish-brown chalcedony, used as a gem.


sard British  
/ ˈsɑːdɪəs, sɑːd /

noun

  1. Also called: sardine.  an orange, red, or brown variety of chalcedony, used as a gemstone. Formula: SiO 2

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Etymology

Origin of sard

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin sarda < Greek sárdios sardius