carnelian Meaning & Definition

  • En [ kɑːˈniː.li.ən]
  • Us [ kɑːrˈniː.li.ən]

Meaning of carnelian In English

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Examples of carnelian

  • Donald brought her a tiny carnelian ring the day he came over for the last time. 

  • He held out to Val a chain of gold mesh ending in a carnelian carved into a seal. 

  • It shone like wet sleek red carnelian when the water was out of it. 

  • On one of my hands I wore an antique carnelian seal-ring, with my family crest, and a large solitaire, the gift of a grateful patient. 

  • Red carnelian has a sort of brick-red color, which has a cheap appearance. 

  • Famous objects such as several cosmetic palettes, ivory bracelets with relief decoration and collars made of carnelian- and amethyst beads were found.

  • Chrome chalcedony is (together with agate, carnelian, chrysoprase, heliotrope, onyx and others) a variety of chalcedony.

  • Amulets of gold, faience, and carnelian first appeared in various shapes to protect different parts of the body.

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