carnelian

Significat (Anglès)

A hard, reddish brown chalcedony used in jewelry.

Conceptes

Pronunciat com a (IPA)
/kɑɹˈnil.jən/
Etimologia (Anglès)

In summary

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

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