carnelian
[ kahr-neel-yuh n ]
/ kɑrˈnil yən /
noun
a red or reddish variety of chalcedony, used in jewelry.
Also
cornelian.
Words nearby carnelian
carnegie,
carnegie hall,
carnegie unit,
carnegie, andrew,
carnegie, dale,
carnelian,
carneous,
carnet,
carney,
carnic alps,
carniferous
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British Dictionary definitions for carnelian
carnelian
/ (kɑːˈniːljən) /
noun
a red or reddish-yellow translucent variety of chalcedony, used as a gemstone
Word Origin for carnelian
C17: variant of
cornelian, from Old French
corneline, of uncertain origin;
car- spelling influenced by Latin
carneus flesh-coloured