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‖ aˈsteria [L.] A precious stone mentioned by Pliny; either the Asteriated sapphire (see below) or Cymophane. Cf. astroite, asterite.
1646Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. 137 Asteria, or some kinde of Lapis stellaris. 1874Westropp Prec. Stones 66 Asteria..is undoubtedly the cymophane, or chrysoberyl cat's-eye. |