jade

The word “jade” means a hard, typically green semiprecious stone often carved into jewelry and figurines. In plain terms, a green gemstone, its signature green-blue color, or (as a verb) to tire someone out until they stop caring.

“Jade” is pronounced jayd (/d͡ʒeɪd/ in IPA).

Here is “jade” used in a sentence: “She wore a pendant carved from pale green jade.”

Depending on how it is used, “jade” can be a noun and a verb.

The word “jade” comes from French. Borrowed from French le jade, ultimately from Spanish piedra de ijada ("flank stone"), because the stone was once believed to cure pain in the side.

“Jade” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

“Jade” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hard, typically green semiprecious stone often carved into jewelry and figurines.

Jade as a noun first refers to the hard, typically green semiprecious stone carved into jewelry and figurines. Jade as a color name describes a cool, slightly bluish-green shade that takes its name from the stone's typical hue.

As a verb, to jade someone means to wear them out or dull their enthusiasm through overexposure or excess of something. It is most often seen in the adjective form "jaded," describing someone who has become cynical or tired from too much experience.

Jade is typically green, but the stone can also occur in other shades depending on its mineral composition; the color name "jade," however, specifically refers to a bluish-green shade based on the classic stone color.