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noun
Any common mineral, such as chalcedony or calcite, that is found as an intrusion or vein in another stone, especially in a precious stone.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The bass lute, an instrument used by baroque composers (notably Telemann).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
See chalcedony.
