Associations to the word «Cornelian»

Wiktionary

CORNELIAN, noun. (mineralogy) Alternative form of carnelian
CORNELIAN, adjective. Pertaining to Pierre Corneille, or characteristic of his tragedies
CORNELIAN CHERRIES, noun. Plural of cornelian cherry
CORNELIAN CHERRY, noun. The cherry-like fruit of the cornel, Cornus mas
CORNELIAN CHERRY, noun. The tree that bears this fruit

Dictionary definition

CORNELIAN, noun. A translucent red or orange variety of chalcedony.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle