agate

noun /'æɡɪt/

Definition
an impure form of quartz consisting of banded chalcedony; used as a gemstone and for making mortars and pestles
Example
Here is an example sentence using 'agate': She showed great agate during the competition.
Etymology
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Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
3
Consonants
2
Length
5

Word Statistics

Length
5
Syllables
2
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