Definition of alcedo

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Alcedo (n.) A genus of perching birds, including the European kingfisher (Alcedo ispida). See Halcyon..

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Cacholong :: Cacholong (n.) An opaque or milk-white chalcedony, a variety of quartz; also, a similar variety of opal..
Cat''s-eye :: Cat's-eye (n.) A variety of quartz or chalcedony, exhibiting opalescent reflections from within, like the eye of a cat. The name is given to other gems affording like effects, esp. the chrysoberyl..
Carnelian :: Carnelian (n.) A variety of chalcedony, of a clear, deep red, flesh red, or reddish white color. It is moderately hard, capable of a good polish, and often used for seals..
Chalcedonic :: Chalcedonic (a.) Of or pertaining to chalcedony.
Calcedon :: Calcedon (n.) A foul vein, like chalcedony, in some precious stones..
Chalcedony :: Chalcedony (n.) A cryptocrystalline, translucent variety of quartz, having usually a whitish color, and a luster nearly like wax..
Plasma :: Plasma (n.) A variety of quartz, of a color between grass green and leek green, which is found associated with common chalcedony. It was much esteemed by the ancients for making engraved ornaments..
Chalcedonies :: Chalcedonies (pl. ) of Chalcedon.
Alcedo :: Alcedo (n.) A genus of perching birds, including the European kingfisher (Alcedo ispida). See Halcyon..
Sardonyx :: Sardonyx (n.) A variety of onyx consisting of sard and white chalcedony in alternate layers.
Calcedonic :: Calcedonic (a.) Alt. of Calcedonia.
Sard :: Sard (n.) A variety of carnelian, of a rich reddish yellow or brownish red color. See the Note under Chalcedony..
Enhydros :: Enhydros (n.) A variety of chalcedony containing water.
Calcedonian :: Calcedonian (a.) See Chalcedonic.
Chrysoprase :: Chrysoprase (n.) An apple-green variety of chalcedony, colored by nickel. It has a dull flinty luster, and is sometimes used in jewelry..
Onyx :: Onyx (n.) Chalcedony in parallel layers of different shades of color. It is used for making cameos, the figure being cut in one layer with the next as a ground..
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