calcedon

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Synonyms: chalcedon, caledon, calydon, calciden, callejon, macedon, alcedo, calced, calcedony, calderon, called on

Antonyms: chalcedon, caledon, calydon, calciden, callejon, macedon, alcedo, calced, calcedony, calderon, called on

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|dated}} Any [[common]] [[mineral]], such as [[chalcedony]] or [[calcite]], that is found as an [[intrusion]] or [[vein]] in another stone, especially in a [[precious stone]].
2. The [[bass]] [[lute]], an instrument used by [[baroque]] composers (notably {{w|Telemann}}).

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