turquoise

adj. having a bright greenish-blue color.

adj. describing a hue that falls between blue and green on the visible spectrum.

“She wore a beautiful turquoise dress to the summer wedding.”

“The tropical waters were a vibrant turquoise, contrasting sharply with the white sand of the remote island beach.”

n. a blue-green stone that is often used to make jewelry.

n. an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminium, valued as a gemstone.

“The silver ring was set with a large piece of polished turquoise.”

“Archaeologists discovered several ceremonial masks inlaid with turquoise and gold during the excavation of the ancient temple site.”

n. the name of the greenish-blue color.

n. the specific greenish-blue color itself, treated as an abstract noun.

“Turquoise is my favorite color because it reminds me of the ocean.”

“The interior designer suggested using turquoise for the accent wall to create a calming yet modern atmosphere in the living room.”