carnelian

car·nel·ian

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kahr-neel-yuh n]
- /kɑrˈnil yən/
- /kɑːnˈiːliən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kahr-neel-yuh n]
- /kɑrˈnil yən/

Definitions of carnelian word

noun carnelian a red or reddish-yellow translucent variety of chalcedony, used as a gemstone 3
noun carnelian a red variety of chalcedony, used in jewelry 3
noun carnelian a red or reddish variety of chalcedony, used in jewelry. 1
noun carnelian A semiprecious stone consisting of an orange or orange-red variety of chalcedony. 1
noun carnelian red quartz 1
noun carnelian (mineralogy) A hard, reddish brown chalcedony; used in jewelery,. 0

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Origin of carnelian

First appearance:

before 1685

One of the 48% oldest English words

1685-95; variant (with a of carnation) of cornelian, Middle English cornel(ine) (< Middle French, probably equivalent to Old French cornele cornel cherry + -ine -ine1) + -ian

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Parts of speech for Carnelian

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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