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emerald

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/ˈɛm(ə)ɹəld/ English

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noun

  1. Any of various green gemstones, especially a green transparent form of beryl, highly valued as a precious stone.
  2. Emerald green, a colour.
  3. Any hummingbird in the genera Chlorostilbon and Elvira; and some in the genus Amazilia
  4. A size of type between nonpareil and minion, standardized as 6½-point.

verb

  1. To ornament with, or as if with, emeralds; to make green.

adjective

  1. Of a rich green colour.

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