Bermuda
Bermuda (noun) means a pale, slightly blue-tinted shade of green, named after the islands. Example: “The bathroom tiles came in a soft bermuda shade.”
How to use Bermuda
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA light bluish-green color associated with Bermuda's waters and landscape.
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Etymology
Named after the Atlantic island territory of Bermuda, itself named for the Spanish navigator Juan de Bermúdez.
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What does “Bermuda” mean?
The word “Bermuda” means a pale, slightly blue-tinted shade of green, named after the islands. In plain terms, a light bluish-green color associated with Bermuda's waters and landscape.
How do you pronounce “Bermuda”?
“Bermuda” is pronounced buh-MYOO-duh (/bəɹˈmjuː.də/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bermuda” in a sentence?
Here is “Bermuda” used in a sentence: “The bathroom tiles came in a soft bermuda shade.”
What part of speech is “Bermuda”?
“Bermuda” is a noun.
Where does the word “Bermuda” come from?
The word “Bermuda” comes from Spanish. Named after the Atlantic island territory of Bermuda, itself named for the Spanish navigator Juan de Bermúdez.
Is “Bermuda” a common word?
“Bermuda” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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