emerald

n. a valuable bright green stone used in jewellery.

n. a transparent green variety of beryl, highly valued as a precious gemstone.

“The ring was decorated with a large emerald surrounded by small diamonds.”

“The crown jewels featured a flawless Colombian emerald, renowned for its deep saturation and lack of visible inclusions.”

n. a bright, rich green colour.

n. a vivid, bright green hue resembling that of the gemstone.

“The hills were a beautiful shade of emerald after the spring rain.”

“The designer selected a silk fabric in deep emerald to complement the model's complexion for the evening gown.”

adj. having a bright green colour.

adj. possessing a rich, vivid green colour characteristic of the gemstone.

“She looked stunning in her emerald dress at the party.”

“The island is famous for its emerald lagoons, which attract thousands of tourists every summer.”

n. a very small size of text used in old printing.

n. a traditional size of type, approximately 6.5 points, positioned between nonpareil and minion.

“The old newspaper used emerald type for the tiny classified ads.”

“The compositor noted that the footnotes were set in emerald, making them difficult to read without adequate lighting.”

Archaic · British English · Technical

n. a type of hummingbird or dragonfly with green feathers or wings.

n. any of several species of hummingbirds or dragonflies characterized by iridescent green coloration.

“We saw a tiny emerald hovering near the tropical flowers.”

“The biologist identified the specimen as a fork-tailed emerald, noting its distinctive metallic plumage.”

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