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Webster 1913 Edition
Cassius
Cas′sius
,Noun.
[From the name of the discoverer, A.
Cassius
, a German physician of the 17th centry.] A brownish purple pigment, obtained by the action of some compounds of tin upon certain salts of gold. It is used in painting and staining porcelain and glass to give a beautiful purple color. Commonly called
Purple of Cassius
. Definition 2024
Cassius
Cassius
English
Proper noun
Cassius
- A male given name.
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male given name
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