A variant spelling of carnelian, a reddish-brown to deep red variety of chalcedony (a type of quartz mineral), valued as a semi-precious gemstone.
From French 'cornaline' or Italian 'cornelina,' derived from Latin 'cornum' (cornelian cherry) or 'caro' (flesh), referencing the stone's flesh-like color. The spelling evolved across multiple European languages.
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