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