turquoise
6 synonyms for turquoise, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A blue-green semi-precious gemstone.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use turquoise
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
turquoise water
turquoise jewellery
shade of turquoise
Etymology
From Old French pierre turquoise, "Turkish stone" — the gem reached Europe via Turkish traders even though it was actually mined in Persia.
Full origin of turquoise →Frequently asked questions
What does “turquoise” mean?
The word “turquoise” means a blue-green semi-precious gemstone. In plain terms, a blue-green colour or gemstone, named after Turkey even though the stone itself comes from Persia.
How do you pronounce “turquoise”?
“Turquoise” is pronounced TUR-koyz (/ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “turquoise” in a sentence?
Here is “turquoise” used in a sentence: “She wore a silver ring set with turquoise.”
What is another word for “turquoise”?
Words with a similar meaning to “turquoise” include blue-green, green-blue, greenish blue and turquoise blue.
What part of speech is “turquoise”?
Depending on how it is used, “turquoise” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “turquoise” come from?
The word “turquoise” comes from Old French. From Old French pierre turquoise, "Turkish stone" — the gem reached Europe via Turkish traders even though it was actually mined in Persia.
Is “turquoise” a common word?
“Turquoise” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “turquoise” have?
“Turquoise” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a blue-green semi-precious gemstone.
