noun / adjective
emerald
EM-uh-ruhld/ˈɛmrʌld/
A precious gemstone with a rich green color.
The bright green emerald has a transparent body and stepped facets.
Etymology
Greek smaragdos could name either emerald or malachite. Its meaning therefore covered a broader range of green gems than English emerald, which names the particular precious stone.
In context
this is a colombian emerald and it's very bright it's a nice size
More examples
- A small emerald sits at the center of her ring.
- The jeweler examines the emeralds for cracks.
- She wears an emerald dress to the party.
Forms
emerald · emeralds