elvan.
Of or relating to certain veins of feldspathic or porphyritic rock crossing metalliferous veins in the mining districts of Cornwall.
Meaning & usage
Of or relating to certain veins of feldspathic or porphyritic rock crossing metalliferous veins in the mining districts of Cornwall.
Where this word comes from
From a Cornish word, perhaps Cornish elven, elvan (“spark”) because the hard rock could be struck to spark fire.
The rock of an elvan vein, or the vein itself.
Where this word comes from
From a Cornish word, perhaps Cornish elven, elvan (“spark”) because the hard rock could be struck to spark fire.
Elven, elfin, pertaining to elves.
Where this word comes from
Variation of elven (or elfin, which see for more) influenced by -an.
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