agate meaning
UK US /ˈæɡət/ 2 syllables
agate (noun): an impure form of quartz consisting of banded chalcedony; used as a gemstone and for making mortars and pestles.
Definition of agate
- an impure form of quartz consisting of banded chalcedony; used as a gemstone and for making mortars and pestles
Type of: chalcedony
Kinds: moss agate
How to pronounce agate
agate is pronounced /ˈæɡət/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Words that rhyme with agate
Word lists: words starting with AG · words ending in TE · 5-letter words
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