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emerald
[ em-er-uhld, em-ruhld ]
noun
- a rare variety of beryl that is colored green by chromium and valued as a gem.
- Printing. (in Britain) a 6½-point type of a size between nonpareil and minion.
- Ornithology. any of numerous small bright green hummingbirds of the genus Chlorostilbon.
adjective
- having a clear, deep-green color.
emerald
/ ˈɛmrəld; ˈɛmərəld /
noun
- a green transparent variety of beryl: highly valued as a gem
- the clear green colour of an emerald
- ( as adjective )
an emerald carpet
- (formerly) a size of printer's type approximately equal to 6 1 2 point
- short for emerald moth
emerald
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- A transparent, green form of the mineral beryl. It is valued as a gem.
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of emerald1
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of emerald1
Example Sentences
It’s a tranquil family neighborhood, where people wave while walking their dogs and children play soccer in an emerald park down the street.
Shergar won the Derby at Epsom in 1981 by 10 lengths in the Aga Khan's emerald green racing silks with red epaulets but was kidnapped in Ireland two years later and never found.
It is a heartbreaker to see, for what might have been: an “emerald necklace†of mountains, rivers, parks and beaches.
The Vivienne channelled her Wicked Witch of the West role off-stage in November when she sent heads spinning in her emerald green sequined gown at the European premiere of the Wicked film.
The emerald had been plucked from a mine in the CarnaÃba mountain range, located in the Bahia region of northeastern Brazil.
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What doesÌýemerald mean?
An emerald is a rare, transparent, deep-green gemstone.
Emeralds are a rare green variety of the mineral beryl. They are classified as precious gems, meaning that they have a high commercial value. Emeralds can be very expensive. The value of emeralds is often based on how dark they are, with darker ones being priced higher.
The emerald is the traditional birthstone for the month of May. It’s associated with the zodiac signs Taurus and Cancer.
The word emerald can also be used to refer to a deep color of green, sometimes called emerald green, or to describe things that are this color.
Example: My grandmother gave me this emerald ring to remember where our family immigrated came from—Ireland, the “Emerald Isle.â€
Where doesÌýemerald come from?
The first records of the word emerald come from the 1200s. It comes from the Old French esmeralde, from the Greek ²õ³¾Ã¡°ù²¹²µ»å´Ç²õ, meaning “green gem.†It may ultimately derive from a Semetic word meaning “shine.â€
Most emeralds are formed in metamorphic rock. The stone gets its signature green color from small amounts of the element chromium. Emeralds can be found in many locations throughout the world, but main sources include Colombia and Brazil.
The term emerald cut refers to a way of cutting precious stones, not just emeralds. It consists of a rectangular or square shape and cropped corners.
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What are some synonyms for emerald?
- emerald green (when emerald refers to the color)
- smaragd
- smaragdine
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How isÌýemerald used in real life?
Emeralds are one of the most well-known precious gems. They have been used as a signifier of wealth for thousands of years.
Elizabeth Olsen Debuts Huge Emerald Engagement Ring During Outing with Fiancé Robbie Arnett
— People (@people)
Made a nice Emerald ring today. Serious pucker factor setting this large stone as it has a good size inclusion down the side that breaks the surface. One false move or too much pressure and it would have been over. Took my time and it turned out great! 🙂
— Jerome Kelty (@makingtolearn)
An emerald cut emerald feels very meta.
— Lee Radziwill (@RadziwillLee)
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True or False?
Emeralds are quite rare.
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