# calcedon

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Any common mineral, such as chalcedony or calcite, that is found as an intrusion or vein in another stone, especially in a precious stone.
2. The bass lute, an instrument used by baroque composers (notably Telemann).

## Etymology
See chalcedony.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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