Dictionary

elvan en · ADJ · etymology 1

Pronunciation

• /ˈɛlvən/

Etymology

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

Meanings

1. Of or relating to certain veins of feldspathic or porphyritic rock crossing metalliferous veins in the mining districts of Cornwall.
   • an elvan course

Forms

elvan en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

• /ˈɛlvən/

Etymology

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

Meanings

1. (countable, uncountable) The rock of an elvan vein, or the vein itself.

Forms

Synonyms

elvanite

elvan en · ADJ · etymology 2

Pronunciation

• /ˈɛlvən/

Etymology

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

Meanings

1. (uncommon) Elven, elfin, pertaining to elves.

Forms

Synonyms

list in elven