carneliannoun [ C or U ]
/kɑːˈniː.li.ən//kɑːr-/also cornelian, /kɔːˈniː.li.ən//kɔːr-/a red or brownish-red stone used in jewellery
Examples from literature
- 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.