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cornelian Definition

cor·nel·ian (kôr nēlyən)

noun

Etymology: ME & OFr corneline, dim. < OFr corneola, prob. (because of similarity of color) < VL *cornea: see cornel

cornelian Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • cherry: The genus Cornus is named from the Latin name for the cornelian cherry.

Browse dictionary entries near cornelian

  1. Cornelia
  2. cornel
  3. Corneille
  4. corned
  5. corneal
  6. cornea
  7. corndodger
  8. corncrib
  9. corncrake
  10. corncob pipe
  1. Cornelius
  2. Cornell
  3. corneous
  4. corner
  5. corner kick
  6. cornerback
  7. cornered
  8. cornering the market
  9. cornerman
  10. cornermen