sardius

[ sahr-dee-uhs ]

noun

sard.
the precious stone, thought to have been a ruby, in the breastplate of the Jewish high priest. Exodus 28:17.

Origin of sardius

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English sardius, sardeos, sardis, sardius, from Late Latin sardius, from Greek sárdios, sárdios “(stone) of Sardis”

Words Nearby sardius

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How to use sardius in a sentence

Behold, there was a throne set in heaven, and one sitting on the throne 4:3 that looked like a jasper stone and a sardius.
The World English Bible (WEB), The Old Testament, Complete | Various
The name was derived from sardius, a city of Lydia whence fine carnelians are obtained.
Birds and Nature Vol. 11 No. 2 [February 1902] | Various
"My sardius alone is worth thy trireme," said Ben Ezra, frankly.
Ulric the Jarl | William O. Stoddard
Sister Smith, mother of sardius and Alma, has told some of the experiences which she passed through during that awful time.
A Young Folks' History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | Nephi Anderson
And they set in it four rows of stones: a row of sardius, topaz, and carbuncle was the first row.
The Bible Story | Rev. Newton Marshall Hall

British Dictionary definitions for sardius

sardius

/ (ˈsɑːdɪəs) /

noun

Old Testament a precious stone, probably a ruby, set in the breastplate of the high priest
another name for sard

Origin of sardius

C14: via Late Latin from Greek sardios, from Sardeis Sardis

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