sardis

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Ultimately from the Lydian city Sardis.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɑr.dɪs/
  • Hyphenation: sar‧dis

Noun[edit]

sardis f (uncountable)

  1. sard, usually a brownish carnelian

Usage notes[edit]

Often used more loosely than sarder, and may also be used to describe rather red carnelians.

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Latin[edit]

Adjective[edit]

sardīs

  1. dative/ablative masculine/feminine/neuter plural of sardus