# cornelian

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Alternative form of carnelian.
2. Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genus Deudorix.

## Etymology
From Old French corneline (French cornaline), from Medieval Latin cornus or cornum after the berry Cornus mas (cornelian cherry).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/cornelian