cornelian

Meaning

  1. (alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable) Alternative form of carnelian.
  2. (countable, uncountable) Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genus Deudorix.

Synonyms

houndberry

dogcherry

dogwood berry

cornel berry

Etymology

From Old French corneline (French cornaline), from Medieval Latin cornus or cornum after the berry Cornus mas (cornelian cherry).

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