emerald
/ˈɛm(ə)ɹəld/ · noun
Meaning
- Any of various green gemstones, especially a green transparent form of beryl, highly valued as a precious stone.
- Emerald green, a colour.
- Any hummingbird in the genera Chlorostilbon and Elvira; and some in the genus Amazilia
- A size of type between nonpareil and minion, standardized as 6½-point.
- To ornament with, or as if with, emeralds; to make green.
- Of a rich green colour.
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