carnelian的词源

英文词源

carnelian (n.)

"red variety of chalcedony," variant of cornelian, altered by influence of Latin carnem "flesh" because of its color.

中文词源

carnelian：光玉髓

来自拉丁词cornus, 樱桃，同cherry. 因鲜红如樱桃而得名，拼写受词根carn（肉）影响俗化。

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