carnelian
[ kahr-neel-yuhn ]
/ kɑrˈnil yən /
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noun
a red or reddish variety of chalcedony, used in jewelry.
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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
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