carnelian

noun car·ne·lian \kär-ˈnēl-yən\

Definition of CARNELIAN

: a hard red chalcedony used in jewelry

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alteration of cornelian, from Middle English corneline, from Anglo-French, perhaps from Old French cornele cornel cherry

First Known Use: 1695

CARNELIAN Defined for Kids

noun car·ne·lian \kär-ˈnēl-yən\

: a hard reddish quartz used as a gem

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