Sard (?), n. [L. sarda, Gr. , or (sc. ), i.e., Sardian stone, fr. Sardian, Sardes, the capital of Lydia: cf. F. sarde. Cf. Sardius.] Min.

A variety of carnelian, of a rich reddish yellow or brownish red color. See the Note under Chalcedony.

 

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