Synonyms
Etymology

1. agate

noun. ['ˈægət'] an impure form of quartz consisting of banded chalcedony; used as a gemstone and for making mortars and pestles.

Etymology

  • a- (English)
  • a- (Anglo-Norman)
  • agathe (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • achates (Latin)
  • gate (English)
  • gata (Old Norse)

Rhymes with Agate

  • zagat
  • maggot
  • faggot
  • baggott

How do you pronounce agate?

Pronounce agate as ˈægət.

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