achate
|a-chate|
C2
/əˈkeɪt/
agate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achate' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'achate', where 'achate' meant 'agate'.
Historical Evolution
'achate' changed from the Old French word 'achate' and eventually became the modern English word 'agate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'agate', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an obsolete term for agate, a type of mineral or gemstone.
The ancient artifact was adorned with achate stones.
Synonyms
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