agaat

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • achaat (obsolete)

Etymology

From Middle Dutch agaet, older acaet, probably influenced by Middle French or Old French agate, from Latin achatēs, from Ancient Greek ἀχάτης (akhátēs).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /aːˈɣaːt/
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  • Hyphenation: agaat
  • Rhymes: -aːt

Noun

agaat m (plural agaten, diminutive agaatje n)

  1. (countable) agate (quartz gemstone)
    In dit gebergte vindt men agaten. ― Agates are found in this mountain range.

Noun

agaat n (uncountable)

  1. agate (quartz substance)
    De ring bevat wat agaat. ― The ring contains a little bit of agate.

Derived terms
  • mosagaat
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