CARNELIAN
carnelian, cornelian
(noun) a translucent red or orange variety of chalcedony
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
carnelian (countable and uncountable, plural carnelians)
(mineral) A hard, reddish brown chalcedony; used in jewelery,
Synonyms
• cornelian
Anagrams
• encranial
Source: Wiktionary
Car*nel"ian, n. Etym: [For carnelian; influenced by L. carneus fleshy, of flesh, because of its flesh red color. See Cornellan.] (Min.)
Definition: A variety of chalcedony, of a clear, deep red, flesh red, or reddish white color. It is moderately hard, capable of a good polish, and often used for seals.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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