n. A hard, reddish brown chalcedony; used in jewelery,
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. 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.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A siliceous stone, a variety of chalcedony, of a deep-red, flesh-red, or reddish-white color.
n. The beautiful red or reddish color of this stone. The distinctive colors of Cornell University are cornelian and white.
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n. a translucent red or orange variety of chalcedony
Word Usage
"The orange stone is sometimes referred to as carnelian agate as, held up to the light, it exhibits the parallel banding typical of agates."