noun / adjective
carnelian
kar-NEE-lee-un/kɑːrˈniːliən/
A reddish-orange gemstone variety of chalcedony.
A polished carnelian glows reddish orange in the silver setting.
Etymology
Old French corneline named the gemstone and probably traces to a berry name. The stone’s color also prompted an association with Latin caro, “flesh,” which influenced its English name.
In context
the settings of the uppermost row of four Stones the Carnelian perido emerald and Ruby were rough and Jagged
More examples
- The necklace contains several carved carnelians.
- The potter chooses a rich carnelian glaze.
- The jeweler holds the carnelian against the light.
Forms
carnelian · carnelians
Similar words
- chalcedony
- The broader mineral variety that includes carnelian.
- jasper
- A related usually opaque silica material with different appearance.