sard

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A variety of carnelian, of a rich reddish yellow or brownish red color.
2. (countable, uncountable) Any of various brownish red earth pigments formerly used in cosmetics and painting; has more yellow, hardly any blue (see puce), is lighter than russet and darker than traditional carnelian.

Verb

To have sexual intercourse with (a woman).

Synonyms

sardius

cornelian

carnelian

sardine

Logudorese

Sardinian

Translations

Karneol

σάρδιος λίθος

sardine

sarda

sardonyx

Pronounced as (IPA)

/sɑː(ɹ)d/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: sarde

In summary

From Middle English sarde, borrowed from Old French sarde, from Latin sarda, sardius. Doublet of sardius.