noun
- plural of agate; translucent varieties of quartz with bands of different colors, often used in jewelry and decoration
Examples
- The jewelry box contained several polished agates in various colors.
- Children collected colorful agates along the rocky beach.
- The museum displayed a collection of banded agates from around the world.
- She wore a necklace made of smooth blue and white agates.
- The rock shop sold agates, crystals, and other mineral specimens.
- Agates are commonly found in volcanic rock formations.
- The craftsman carved beautiful bowls from large agates.