carnelian

Betekenis (Engels)

A hard, reddish brown chalcedony used in jewelry.

Uitgespreek as (IPA)
/kɑɹˈnil.jən/
Etimologie (Engels)

In summary

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

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