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chal·cedo·ny (kal sed′'n ē, kal′sə dō′nē)
noun pl. chalcedonies -·nies
Etymology: ME & OFr calcedoine < LL (Vulg.) calcedonius, used to transl. Gr chalkēdōn (only in Rev. 21:19), a precious stone < ?
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Adjective modifier
- blue: A pendant of pale blue chalcedony, with an inscription in Elamite.
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