Dictionary - Definition of CALCEDON


Part of Speech	Definition
Noun	1. A foul vein, like chalcedony, in some precious stones.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

"Calcedon" is a common misspelling or typo for: Chalcedon, calcedony.

Date "Calcedon" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1628. (references)

Note: Calcedon \Cal"ce*don\, noun. [See Chalcedony.]. (references)

Specialty Definition: CALCEDON

Domain	Definition
Noah Webster	[Noun] With jewelers, a foul vein, like chalcedony, in some precious stones. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.
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Part of Speech	Definition
Noun	1. A foul vein, like chalcedony, in some precious stones.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

Date "CALCEDON" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1628. (references)

Note: Calcedon \Cal"ce*don\, noun. [See Chalcedony.]. (references)

Domain	Definition
Noah Webster	[Noun] With jewelers, a foul vein, like chalcedony, in some precious stones. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.		Top