elvan

adj
/ˈɛlvən/

Etymology

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

  1. derived from elven

Definitions

  1. Of or relating to certain veins of feldspathic or porphyritic rock crossing metalliferous…

    Of or relating to certain veins of feldspathic or porphyritic rock crossing metalliferous veins in the mining districts of Cornwall.

    • an elvan course
  2. The rock of an elvan vein, or the vein itself.

  3. Elven, elfin, pertaining to elves.

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