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Webster 1913 Edition

Carnelian

Car-nel′ian

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Noun.
[For
carnelian
; influenced by L.
carneus
fleshy, of flesh, because of its flesh red color. See
Cornellan
.]
(Min.)
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.

Webster 1828 Edition

Carnelian

CARNELIAN

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Noun.
A siliceous stone, a variety of chalcedony, of a deep red, flesh-red, or reddish white color. It is tolerably hard, capable of a good polish, and used for seals.
Carnel-work, in ship building, is the putting together the timbers, beams and planks, as distinguished from clinch-work.

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