elvan
elvan · more elvan · most elvan
Of or relating to certain veins of feldspathic or porphyritic rock crossing…Of or relating to certain veins of feldspathic or porphyritic rock crossing metalliferous veins in the mining districts of Cornwall.
/ˈɛlvən/
Meaning
2 sensesOf or relating to certain veins of feldspathic or porphyritic rock crossing metalliferous veins in the mining districts of Cornwall.
an elvan course
(uncommon)Elven, elfin, pertaining to elves.
Origin
From a Cornish word, perhaps Cornish elven, elvan (“spark”) because the hard rock could beFrom a Cornish word, perhaps Cornish elven, elvan (“spark”) because the hard rock could be struck to spark fire.
Variation of elven (or elfin, which see for more) influenced by -an.
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Forms
more elvan, most elvan| Comparative | more elvan Lesson |
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| Superlative | most elvan Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymslist in elven
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form