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Word

bermuda

Phoneticsbermu·da

/bɝmˈjudə/

Definitions

01the islands

B1

n. A group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean that belongs to the United Kingdom.

n. A British Overseas Territory consisting of an archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean.

“They decided to spend their summer holiday in Bermuda to enjoy the beaches.”

“Bermuda remains a significant financial hub and a popular tourist destination within the North Atlantic region.”

02a color

C2

n. A pale, light green color with a small amount of blue in it.

n. A specific pale, slightly bluish shade of green.

“The walls of the bathroom were painted a soft Bermuda to match the tiles.”

“The interior designer recommended Bermuda for the accent wall to evoke a coastal atmosphere without overwhelming the room's natural light.”

Technical

Synonyms

seafoamaquamarine

Etymology

Named after Spanish navigator Juan de Bermúdez (1450–c. 1520). See more at Bermúdez.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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