carnelian

Noun

Meaning

A variety of chalcedony, of a clear, deep red, flesh red, or reddish white color. It is moderately hard, capable of a good polish, and often used for seals.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

cornelian cardinal ruby scarlet crimson carmine burgundy diamond agate chestnut maroon ruddy vermilion color red
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Antonyms

black white dark neutral obscure pale
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Hypernyms

chalcedony calcedony

Anagrams

encranial

Examples

Agate is a frequent material, especially carnelian or banded agate like sardonyx ; the banding makes the impression contrast with the ground. Source: Internet

Eight other graves contained grave goods, including beads made of shell, carnelian and obsidian. Source: Internet

The earliest known Ugarit contact with Egypt (and the first exact dating of Ugaritic civilization) comes from a carnelian bead identified with the Middle Kingdom pharaoh Senusret I, 1971 BC–1926 BC. Source: Internet

Section 12 of the translation of Weilue - a 3rd-century Chinese text by John Hill under "carnelian" and note 12.12 (17)A. Source: Internet

Hot wax does not stick to carnelian. Source: Internet

Necklace with gold beads and carnelian beads, Cypriot artwork with Mycenaean inspiration, ca. 1400–1200 BC. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Carnegiea Carnegiea gigantea carnegieite Carnelian Bay Carnell carneol