sardine
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- noun
- /ˈsɑrdin/
- Specialized
- The jeweler showed me a beautiful piece made from sardine, which glowed in deep orange-red shades.
Examples
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She chose a sardine gemstone for her ring because of its vibrant color and semi-precious quality.
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The sardine has a rich, deep orange-red color.
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Collectors value sardine for its vibrant orange-red hue and translucence.
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Her pendant was carved from a rare piece of sardine found in India.
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The jeweler showcased a ring set with a polished sardine at the exhibition.
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I bought a beautiful sardine gemstone yesterday.
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The sardine is often used in jewelry, appreciated for its unique deep orange-red hue.
Synonyms
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A red or orange stone that lets some light through and people use for jewelry
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A deep orange-red stone that people use as a small gem
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A deep orange-red stone used as a gem in jewelry
A red or orange stone used for jewelry
Compounds
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A small oily fish found off the Pacific coast of North America used for food or bait
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word sardine for a deep orange-red stone comes from the old place name Sardis or Sardinia, names once used for 'red' stones. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the stone's rich orange-red color, so this sardine means a reddish gem.