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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