English Explanatory Dictionary

carnelian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hard, reddish brown chalcedony used in jewelry.

Pronunciation

/kɑɹˈnil.jən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-carnelian.wav

Word forms

carnelian carnelians

Etymology

From cornelian, the red form named carneolus under the influence of Latin carneus (“fleshy”) because of its color.

Synonyms

cornelian
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