"calcedon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: calcedons [plural]
Etymology: See chalcedony. Head templates: {{en-noun}} calcedon (plural calcedons)
  1. A foul vein, like chalcedony, in some precious stones.
    Sense id: en-calcedon-en-noun-EAwHYgAz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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