noun
emerald
EHM-ruhld
noun
1
A precious green gemstone, a variety of beryl, prized for its deep green colour.
"Her engagement ring was set with a single emerald."
2
A rich, deep green colour, similar to that of the gemstone.
"The hills turned emerald after weeks of rain."
adj
1
Of a rich, deep green colour.
"She wore an emerald dress to the gala."
How to Use Emerald
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA green gemstone, or the deep green colour associated with it.
Common pairings
emerald ring
emerald green
emerald isle
Word Forms
more emerald comparative, emeralded past tense, emeralds plural, emeralds singular, most emerald superlative
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Etymology
From Old French esmeraude, tracing back through Latin smaragdus to Greek smaragdos, itself likely borrowed from an ancient Semitic word for a flashing gem.