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Carnelian Carnelian Car*nel"ian, n. [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.
Cornelian Cornelian Cor*nel"ian (k?r-n?lyan), n. [F. cornaline, OF.
corneline, fr. L. cornu horn. So called from its horny
appearance when broken. See Horn, and cf. Carnelian.]
(Min.)
Same as Carnelian.
cornelian cherry Dogwood Dog"wood` (-w[oo^]d`), n. [So named from skewers
(dags) being made of it. Dr. Prior. See Dag, and Dagger.]
(Bot.)
The Cornus, a genus of large shrubs or small trees, the
wood of which is exceedingly hard, and serviceable for many
purposes.
Note: There are several species, one of which, Cornus
mascula, called also cornelian cherry, bears a red
acid berry. C. florida is the flowering dogwood, a
small American tree with very showy blossoms.
Dogwood tree.
(a) The dogwood or Cornus.
(b) A papilionaceous tree (Piscidia erythrina) growing in
Jamaica. It has narcotic properties; -- called also
Jamaica dogwood.
