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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

carnelian

/kɑːrnˈliːən/ noun · British & US
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What does carnelian mean?

noun

A reddish-brown to orange-red variety of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of silica, often used in jewelry and decorative objects. It is a type of agate.

Example

"The necklace featured a large carnelian pendant that sparkled in the sunlight."

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