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sard

sard

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A deep orange-red stone that people use as a small gem
  • noun
  • /sɑrd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sardón
  • The deep orange-red hue of the sard caught everyone's attention at the gemstone exhibit.

Examples

  • The jeweler showcased a stunning piece featuring a sard in its center.

  • She chose a necklace adorned with a sard as a gift for her mother.

  • "Thank you, Adjudicator Sard," said Bolbay.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • He indicated Sard, as if they were long-time allies.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • "Has a crime really been committed?" asked Bolbay, looking now at Adjudicator Sard.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • Adikor looked directly at Adjudicator Sard, seated across the room.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • Adjudicator Sard was shaking her head slowly back and forth in disbelief.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • Adjudicator Sard presented herself to the Keeper of Alibis, a portly woman of generation 143.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • From the moment he was gone, you were downplaying Ponter's contributions. "Daklar Bolbay!" snapped Sard.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • But for the death of Ponter Boddit, there is someone to blame. "Be cautious, Daklar Bolbay," said Adjudicator Sard.

    Fiction book (2002)

Synonyms

carnelian
vssard
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A red or orange stone that lets some light through and people use for jewelry

is narrower in color, meaning deep orange-red specifically
sardine
vssard
  • Specialized
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A deep orange-red stone used in jewelry

is the same gemstone but an alternative name
chalcedony
vssard
  • Specialized
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A translucent, often milky stone that people use as a gem in rings and carvings

is a specific deep orange-red member of that mineral group
sardius
vssard
  • Archaic
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A deep orange-red stone used as a gem in jewelry

is the same stone but a different historical name
cornelian
vssard
  • UK
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A red or orange stone used for jewelry

is narrower in color meaning deep orange-red specifically

Surface Forms

sard singular
sards plural

Etymology

Sard comes from the old Greek name sardion and the ancient city Sardis, where people found and sold the stone long ago, so the place gave the gem its name. So, sard means the deep 'orange-red' variety of chalcedony that was prized in ancient times.