Elvan

//ˈɛlvən// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The rock of an elvan vein, or the vein itself. countable, uncountable
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to certain veins of feldspathic or porphyritic rock crossing metalliferous veins in the mining districts of Cornwall.

    "an elvan course"

  2. 2
    Elven, elfin, pertaining to elves. uncommon

Synonyms

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Etymology

Etymology 1

From a Cornish word, perhaps Cornish elven, elvan (“spark”) because the hard rock could be struck to spark fire.

Etymology 2

Variation of elven (or elfin, which see for more) influenced by -an.

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