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Cat's-eye
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What's The Definition Of Cat's-eye?
[n] any of various gems (as chrysoberyl or chalcedony) that reflect light when cut in a rounded shape
Synonyms | Synonyms for Cat's-eye: Related Terms | Find terms related to Cat's-eye: See Also | opaque gem Cat's-eye In Webster's Dictionary \Cat's"-eye`\, n. (Min.)
A variety of quartz or chalcedony, exhibiting opalescent
reflections from within, like the eye of a cat. The name is
given to other gems affording like effects, esp. the
chrysoberyl.
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