Elvan
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛlvən/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Elvan is an adjective meaning (mining) The rock of an elvan vein, or the vein itself.
Meaning
(mining) The rock of an elvan vein, or the vein itself.
More Meanings
- (uncommon) Elven, elfin, pertaining to elves.
- (mining) Of or relating to certain veins of feldspathic or porphyritic rock crossing metalliferous veins in the mining districts of Cornwall.
Example Sentences
an elvan course
Word Forms
- elvans
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include elvanitic, venigenous, stannary, placer, wavellitic, ampelitic.
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