sardius

[ sahr-dee-uhs ]

noun

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

sardius

/ ˈsɑːdɪəs /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sardius¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sardius¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

From Project Gutenberg

The name was derived from Sardius, a city of Lydia whence fine carnelians are obtained.

From Project Gutenberg

"My sardius alone is worth thy trireme," said Ben Ezra, frankly.

From Project Gutenberg

Sister Smith, mother of Sardius and Alma, has told some of the experiences which she passed through during that awful time.

From Project Gutenberg

And they set in it four rows of stones: a row of sardius, topaz, and carbuncle was the first row.

From Project Gutenberg