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agate

noun

An impure form of quartz consisting of banded chalcedony; used as a gemstone and for making mortars and pestles

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Word length
5
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
GA
Scrabble score
6

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Pronunciation

ˈæ.ɡət

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noun

  1. An impure form of quartz consisting of banded chalcedony; used as a gemstone and for making mortars and pestles

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