sardius


Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
sardius /ˈsɑːdɪəs/
noun a red precious stone mentioned in the Bible (e.g. Exod. 28:17) and in classical writings, probably ruby or carnelian.
– origin ME: via late L. from Gk sardios.
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