carnelian
The origin and history of carnelian.
Etymology
Carnelian developed from cornelian. Its spelling shifted to carneolus under the influence of the Latin word carneus, meaning fleshy, a nod to the stone's flesh-toned colour.
The origin and history of carnelian.
Carnelian developed from cornelian. Its spelling shifted to carneolus under the influence of the Latin word carneus, meaning fleshy, a nod to the stone's flesh-toned colour.
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