Agate Opal

Pronunciation: /ˈæɡət ˈoʊpəl/

Definitions of agate opal

noun a type of gemstone that is a combination of agate and opal

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a beautiful agate opal necklace at the jewelry store.

A2 She collects different types of gemstones, including agate opal.

B1 The agate opal ring she wore sparkled in the sunlight.

B2 The jeweler explained the unique properties of agate opal to me.

C1 The rare agate opal gemstone is highly sought after by collectors.

C2 Her necklace was adorned with a stunning agate opal pendant.

Examples of agate opal in a Sentence

formal The agate opal is a type of gemstone known for its unique color patterns.

informal I love the way the agate opal sparkles in the sunlight.

slang That agate opal is totally lit!

figurative Her eyes shimmered like agate opals in the moonlight.

Grammatical Forms of agate opal

• past tense: agated opaled
• plural: agate opals
• comparative: more agate opal
• superlative: most agate opal
• present tense: agate opals
• future tense: will agate opal
• perfect tense: have agate opaled
• continuous tense: is agate opaling
• singular: agate opal
• positive degree: agate opal
• infinitive: to agate opal
• gerund: agating opaling
• participle: agated opaled

Origin and Evolution of agate opal

First Known Use: 1870 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'agate opal' originates from the combination of two gemstone names, agate and opal, to describe a specific type of opal with agate-like banding.

Evolution of the word: The term 'agate opal' has remained consistent in its use to describe a specific type of opal with banding resembling that of agate.