chrysocolla

A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.

chrȳsŏcolla, ae, f., = χρυσόκολλα.

I Mountain - green , copper - green , borax.

A Natural, Plin. 33, 5, 26, § 86 sq.; Vitr. 7, 9 fin.

B Made by art, Plin. 33, 5, 27, § 89 sq.—

II A precious stone , called also amphitane, Plin. 37, 10, 54, § 147.

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