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Definition of Sard

1. Noun. A deep orange-red variety of chalcedony.

Definition of Sard

1. n. A variety of carnelian, of a rich reddish yellow or brownish red color. See the Note under Chalcedony.

Definition of Sard

1. Noun. (mineral) A variety of carnelian, of a rich reddish yellow or brownish red color. ¹

2. Noun. Any of various brownish red earth pigments formerly used in cosmetics and painting; has more yellow, hardly any blue (see puce), is lighter than russet and darker than traditional carnelian. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sard

1. a variety of quartz [n -S]

Medical Definition of Sard

1. A variety of carnelian, of a rich reddish yellow or brownish red colour. See the Note under Chalcedony. Origin: L. Sarda, Gr, or (sc), i.e, Sardian stone, fr. Sardian, Sardes, the capital of Lydia: cf. F. Sarde. Cf. Sardius. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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