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cornelian
[kawr-neel-yuhn]
cornelian
/ ɔːˈԾːɪə /
noun
a variant spelling of carnelian
Example Sentences
“Right now, around the Capitol columns, we have a lot of what we call cornelian cherries, which are not true cherries at all but actually a type of dogwood,” he said.
Perhaps the Cornelian Rose may have been striped red and white like cornelian stone, and like our York and Lancaster Rose.
You will, perhaps, recollect that I alluded to my having met abroad the heroine of the cornelian p�t� anecdote.
As in Japan, every adult male has his seal, of agate or cornelian among the rich, and of brass or silver among the poor.
It consists of a plain cornelian set in silver, with the following couplet engraved on the rim:— 'Against my King I do not fight, But for my King and kingdom's right.'
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When To Use
Cornelian is an alternate spelling of what’s more commonly called carnelian, a reddish gemstone. It is a variety of chalcedony, a type of quartz.It varies from semi-opaque to translucent, and it can be various shades of red or amber. When it is variegated or banded (meaning the stone shows stripes of white), it is sometimes called agate.It is considered a semiprecious gemstone, which is a label applied to gemstones that have a lesser value than those deemed precious. However, it is not commonly seen in fine jewelry and can be quite inexpensive. It is typically formed into a shape known as a cabochon, which is polished but not cut into facets. These are often used as beads in necklaces and bracelets.It is one of the traditional birthstones for the month of August (though in the UK it is considered one of the birthstones for the month of July).The word can also refer to a color—a shade of dark reddish-brown, like that of the gemstone.Example: The ancient pendant was made from a striking piece of banded cornelian.
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