Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Carnelian

Carnelian , noun

[For carnelian; influenced by Latin carneus fleshy, of flesh, because of its flesh red color. See Cornellan.]

(Mineralogy) 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.