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ligure definition

lig·ure (lig′yo̵or)

noun

Bible one of the twelve precious stones in the breastplate of the Jewish high priest, thought to be yellow jacinth: Ex. 28:19

Etymology: LL(Ec) ligurius < Gr(Ec) ligyrion

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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