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Etymology of the English word chalcedony

the English word chalcedony

derived from the Late Latin word chalcedonius (chalcedony)

derived from the Greek word chalkedon, χαλκηδών (copper-like; 'chalcedony')

derived from the Greek word Khalkedon

The earliest known usage of chalcedony in English dates from the 15th century.

Word found in Modern English