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Cornelian (Noun)

Meaning

A translucent red or orange variety of chalcedony.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The beautiful cornelian necklace she wore had been passed down through generations of her family.
  • Her favorite ring featured a stunning cornelian stone set in gold and surrounded by intricate engravings.
  • In ancient Rome, cornelian was often used to create elaborate cameos and intaglios.
  • The translucent red of the cornelian stone caught the light and glimmered as she moved her hand.
  • He had always been fascinated by the way the colors swirled within the cornelian pendant his grandmother gave him.

Synonyms

  • Carnelian

Hypernyms

  • Chalcedony
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