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Carnelian: meaning, definitions and examples

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carnelian

 

[ หˆkษ‘หrnษ™liษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

gemstone type

Carnelian is a reddish-brown variety of chalcedony, a mineral in the quartz family. Known for its warm tones, it has been used as a semiprecious gemstone for thousands of years. The color varies from pale orange to deep red, and it is often found in ancient jewelry and artifacts. Carnelian is believed to have protective properties and is associated with creativity, courage, and motivation.

Synonyms

carnelian stone, red chalcedony, sard

Examples of usage

  • She wore a beautiful carnelian necklace.
  • The pendant was made of polished carnelian.
  • Ancient Egyptians cherished carnelian stones.
  • He bought a carnelian ring as a gift.
  • The sculpture featured intricate carnelian details.

Translations

Translations of the word "carnelian" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cornalina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฐเฅเคจเฅ‡เคฒเคฟเคฏเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Karneol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ karnelian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ะผะฐะปั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ karneol

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒผใƒใƒชใ‚ขใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cornaline

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cornalina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karneol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด๋‹ˆ์—˜๋ฆฌ์•ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู‚ูŠู‚ ุฃุญู…ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ karneol

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ karneol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บข็Ž›็‘™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ karneol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ karnelian

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐั€ะฝะตะปัะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarniyan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cornalina

Etymology

The word 'carnelian' is derived from the Latin term 'carnalis', meaning 'flesh', which refers to the stone's reddish color. This gemstone has a rich history, dating back to ancient Egyptian times, where it was used in jewelry and burial artifacts. It was believed to have magical properties, including safeguarding the deceased in the afterlife. The stone was also popular in ancient Rome, where craftsmen carved it into intaglios and cameos. The use of carnelian has persisted through the ages, treasured for both its beauty and symbolic significance in various cultures.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,757 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.