Aggie
9.9
A small banded stone often used for jewelry
- noun
- /ˈæɡi/
- Archaic
:
ágata
- She wore a beautiful necklace made of colorful aggies that caught everyone's attention.
Examples
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He never said much of anything, but he did tell me that the shooter was a genuine aggie—made from agate, not glass.
Academic text (2003) -
At the local craft fair, many artists displayed their handcrafted items, including stunning aggies made of agate.
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The collector proudly showcased his rare collection of aggies, each one unique in its banded patterns.
Synonyms
agate
vsAggie
3
7.3
A hard stone with bands of color used for jewelry and small grinding tools
is described more as a small decorative stone mainly for jewelry
9.9
A hard stone with colored bands used for jewelry
is the common small banded semiprecious stone used for jewelry and decoration
Surface Forms
Etymology
Aggie is a short name for the stone agate, a word that was once linked to a river and that describes stones with colored, banded layers. So, Aggie helps you remember a small, pretty gem often used for beads and jewelry.