Definition of Jaspis

1. jasper [n -ES] - See also: jasper

Lexicographical Neighbors of Jaspis

jasperized
jasperizes
jasperizing
jasperoid
jasperoids
jasperous
jaspers
jasperware
jasperwares
jaspery
jaspes
jaspidean
jaspideous
jaspilite
jaspilites
jaspis (current term)
jaspises
jasplakinolide
jaspoid
jasponyx
jasps
jaspé
jasy
jataka
jatakas
jati

Literary usage of Jaspis

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A manual of precious stones and antique gems by Hodder Michael Westropp (1874)
"The following is Pliny's description of this stone:— " jaspis is green, and often transparent. Many countries produce this stone. ..."

2. Handbook of Archæology: Egyptian--Greek--Etruscan--Roman by Hodder Michael Westropp (1878)
"In the opinion of Mr. King the jaspis of Pliny answers to our chalcedony. It is a species of quartz of a bluish milky colour. When tinged with yellow it is ..."

3. The Natural History of Gems Or Decorative Stones by Charles William King (1867)
"... were the two essential characteristics of the ancient jaspis: "viret et ... it " the jaspis of vernal hue." The first of the four kinds into which ..."

4. Handbook of Archaeology: Egyptian-Greek-Etruscan-Roman by Hodder Michael Westropp (1878)
"In the opinion of Mr. King the jaspis of Pliny answers to our chalcedony. It is a species of quartz of a bluish milky colour. When tinged with yellow it is ..."

5. Recensio synoptica annotationis sacrae, being a critical digest and by Samuel Thomas Bloomfield (1828)
"to his honour and glory; that he may he preached, acknowledged, and worshipped among all nations," So jaspis: " on account of his dignity and authority. ..."

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