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carnelian

Meaning of "carnelian" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CARNELIAN

Variant of cornelian, from Old French corneline, of uncertain origin; car- spelling influenced by Latin carneus flesh-coloured.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF CARNELIAN

kɑːˈniːljən


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CARNELIAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Carnelian is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CARNELIAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Carnelian

Carnelian is a brownish-red mineral which is commonly used as a semi-precious gemstone. Similar to carnelian is sard, which is generally harder and darker. Both carnelian and sard are varieties of the silica mineral chalcedony colored by impurities of iron oxide. The color can vary greatly, ranging from pale orange to an intense almost-black coloration. It is most commonly found in Brazil, India, Siberia, and Germany.

Definition of carnelian in the English dictionary

The definition of carnelian in the dictionary is a red or reddish-yellow translucent variety of chalcedony, used as a gemstone.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CARNELIAN

alien · battalion · billion · Brazilian · bullion · carillon · civilian · Italian · Julian · medallion · million · multimillion · pavilion · rebellion · Saghalien · stallion · trillion · vermilion · vermillion · zillion

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CARNELIAN

carnaroli · Carnarvon · carnassial · Carnatic · carnation · carnationed · carnauba · carnauba wax · Carnegie · Carnegie Hall · carneous · carnet · Carney · carnie · carnied · carnies · carnifex · carnification · carnificial · carnified

WORDS THAT END LIKE CARNELIAN

Abelian · aphelian · Aristotelian · Aurelian · Australian · Caelian · cornelian · Delian · Haeckelian · Hegelian · kalian · Karelian · Machiavelian · Mendelian · Mephistophelian · Mingrelian · mongolian · mycelian · opisthocoelian · Pantagruelian

Synonyms and antonyms of carnelian in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «carnelian» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF CARNELIAN

Find out the translation of carnelian to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of carnelian from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «carnelian» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

红玉髓
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

cornalina
570 millions of speakers
en

English

carnelian
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

Carnelian
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

العقيق
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

сердолик
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

cornalina
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

Carnelian
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

cornaline
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Karnelian
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Karneol
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

カーネリアン
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

홍옥
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Carnelian
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Carnelian
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

காணீலியன்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

कार्नेलियन
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

akik
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

corniola
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

karneol
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

сердолік
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

carneol
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κορνεόλη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

karneool
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

karneol
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

karneol
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of carnelian

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CARNELIAN»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of carnelian
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about carnelian

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CARNELIAN»

Discover the use of carnelian in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to carnelian and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Carnelian Legacy
When a mysterious lightning storm suddenly strikes, Marisa is hurled into the alternate dimension of Carnelia.
Cheryl Koevoet, 2013
2
The Greatest Manifestation Principle in the World: The ...
This is the first book that removes the blindfold from the world's current understanding of the Law of Attraction -- and reveals the true power behind it so that people can finally experience spectacular and consistent results from it.
Carnelian Sage, 2007
3
The Carnelian Cube
Arthur Cleveland Finch was an eminently practical man. Naturally he didn't believe that the carnelian cube was a "dream-stone" with supernatural powers.
L. Sprague de Camp, Fletcher Pratt, 2011
4
The Carnelian Throne
Planet Silistra's Carnelian Throne is vacant, and seductive Estri, holder of the High Couch of Silistra, journeys to the lost lands of Aehre-Kanoss to protect the throne from the Ossasim, mutant relatives of mankind
Janet Morris, 1985
5
The Carnelian Tyranny
Unable to cope with his loss, he joined the Carnelian Academy and concentrated on becoming the soldier and man of honor his father had intended for him to be. He ignored the entitlements that traditionally came with being a senior member ...
Cheryl Koevoet, 2014
6
The Cemetery at Tell Es-Saʻidiyeh, Jordan
23 38 (5) Beads 104 S415/M122 DESCRIPTION Carnelian; red-brown; short convex bicone (I.B.l.e.).* Carnelian; red-brown; short truncated convex bicone ( I.B.l.f.). Carnelian; red-brown: short truncated convex bicone (I.B.l.f.). Carnelian ...
James Bennett Pritchard, 1980
7
Marlik: The Complete Excavation Report
... (202) Gold Pendant (203) Gold and Red Carnelian Necklace (204) Gold and Red Carnelian Necklace (205) Plate 57 Frit Necklace with Gold Pendant (206) Red Carnelian Necklace with Gold Pendants (207) Red Carnelian Necklace with  ...
Ezat O. Negahban, 1995
8
Marlik: The Complete Excavation Report
... Red Carnelian Necklace (204) Gold and Red Carnelian Necklace (205) Frit Necklace with Gold Pendant (206) Red Carnelian Necklace with Gold Pendants ( 207) Red Carnelian Necklace with Gold Pendant (208) Gold and Red Carnelian  ...
ʻIzzat Allāh Nigāhbān, 1996
9
The Numismatic Circular
ed by a Faun, carnelian; — Herakles, sardonyx (2 var.); — The Farnesian Herakles of Glycon, sardonyx; — Venus sitting on the ground near a lighted altar, sardonyx; — Roman marriage scene (2 var.); — Two betrothed lovers sitting, veiled, ...
10
Biographical Dictionary of Medallists: I-Maz
Two betrothed lovers sitting, veiled, and engaged in conversation; — Victory, paste; — Victory making a libation, emerald; — Fortune flying over a globe, black jasper; — Leander and Hero, onyx, — Head of Atalanta, carnelian; — Medusa, ...
Leonard Forrer, 1907

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CARNELIAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term carnelian is used in the context of the following news items.
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Dr. Dubrow Shocked by Patient's Speedy Recovery, Gives Credit to …
"I put carnelian in my belly button so that this can heal perfectly." At Evelyn's day one check-up appointment, Dr. Terry Dubrow is totally shocked ... «E! Online, Jul 15»
2
Naqada tombs uncovered in Egypt's Daqahliyah
A collection of 180 small carnelian beads is also among the deceased funerary collection. The corpse of the deceased was also unearthed in ... «Ahram Online, Jul 15»
3
New Honda Jazz India Launch on 8 July; Price, Features, Bookings
... V and VX — and will be available in seven body paints: Sunset Orange, Urban Titanium Metallic, Carnelian Red Pearl, Orchid White Pearl, ... «International Business Times, India Edition, Jul 15»
4
Scandia Rejects Plans for Major Changes to Log House Landing
Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District directors also voted recently to support either of the less intensive options that had been ... «St. Croix 360, Jul 15»
5
Answers to last week's quiz (#415)
Which brand and company founded in the 1870s adopted a carnelian red and bright white colour scheme after drawing inspiration from the ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
6
Honda's HR-V crossover now in SA
HR-V is offered in a selection of seven colours: Ruse Black, Crystal Black, Carnelian Red, Morpho Blue, White Orchid, Alabaster Silver and ... «Independent Online, Jul 15»
7
Scandia rejects DNR's Log House Landing grant
The council voted after learning that the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District had pulled support of the grant proposal, she said. «TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press, Jul 15»
8
Evans wins XTERRA Tahoe City
Genevieve Evans, 41, of Carnelian Bay was the top woman and 10th overall, crossing the finish line in 3:00:37. Duncan was followed by Phillip ... «Sierra Sun, Jul 15»
9
City Sets Up a Crafter's Marketplace in Downtown Reno
Showing off his earrings, he said, "Here's amethyst up here, moon stone, carnelian..." What Toney is celebrating is the first day of a new ... «KTVN, Jul 15»
10
Eden Prairie Fire Department responds to bathroom fire
Posted on Jun 29, 2015. by Patty Dexter. There were no injuries following a fire at a residence on Carnelian Lane in Eden Prairie on June 25. «SW News Media, Jun 15»
REFERENCE
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