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cacholong

cach·o·long [ ˈkashəˌlȯŋ]

cacholong

noun

[ˈkashəˌlȯŋ]

plural -s

Definition of cacholong

: an opaque bluish white or pale yellow variety of opal containing a little alumina

First Known Use of cacholong

1788, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for cacholong

French, probably from a native name in Kalmuck, U.S.S.R.

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