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carnelian
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun carnelian has 1 sense
- carnelian(n = noun.substance) cornelian - a translucent red or orange variety of chalcedony; Array is a kind of calcedony, chalcedony
CIDE DICTIONARY
carnelian, n. [For carnelian; influenced by L. carneus fleshy, of flesh, because of its flesh red color. See Cornellan.].
A variety of chalcedony, of a clear, deep red, flesh red, or reddish white color. It is moderately hard, capable of a good polish, and often used for seals. [1913 Webster]
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