carnelian
Meaning
A hard, reddish brown chalcedony used in jewelry.
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/kɑɹˈnil.jən/
Etymology
In summary
From cornelian, the red form named carneolus under the influence of Latin carneus (“fleshy”) because of its color.
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