elvan
Pronunciation: /ˈɛlvən/
The English word “elvan” has 3 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Of or relating to certain veins of feldspathic or porphyritic rock crossing metalliferous veins in the mining districts of Cornwall.
- Elven, elfin, pertaining to elves.
noun
Etymology
From a Cornish word, perhaps Cornish elven, elvan (“spark”) because the hard rock could be struck to spark fire.
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