prase
a leek-green cryptocrystalline variety of chalcedony.
Origin of prase
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How to use prase in a sentence
A fine specimen of prase when cut affords a fair imitation of the emerald.
Chrysoprase and prase are terms applied to an apple green to bright green chalcedony or compact, jasper-like form of quartz.
The folks is all lawd in prase of my biskit which is no trubble at all to roll out.
The Carter Girls | Nell SpeedYou will excuse me if I don't prase the erly settlers of the Kolonies.
The Complete Works of Artemus Ward | Charles Farrar Browne (AKA Artemus Ward)
British Dictionary definitions for prase
/ (preɪz) /
a light green translucent variety of chalcedony
Origin of prase
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