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

  1. 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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