English Explanatory Dictionary

cornelian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative form of carnelian.
  2. Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genus Deudorix.
noun
  1. The cornelian cherry (fruit).
adj
  1. Pertaining to Pierre Corneille, or characteristic of his tragedies

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-cornelian.wav

Word forms

cornelian cornelians more Cornelian most Cornelian

Etymology

From Old French corneline (French cornaline), from Medieval Latin cornus or cornum after the berry Cornus mas (cornelian cherry).

Derived words

Cornelian Bay
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