word
chalcedony
kal-SED-uh-nee
kælˈsɛdəniːListen
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Syllable breakdown
chalcedony
Dictionary meaning
A cryptocrystalline form of silica, including agate, jasper, and onyx, with a waxy lustre.
History and origin
Named after Chalcedon, an ancient city in Asia Minor.
Common mispronunciations
CHAL-seh-doh-neechal-KED-oh-nee
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