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Meaning of emerald

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emerald

Pronunciation:/ˈɛm(ə)ɹəld/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any of various green gemstones, especially a green transparent form of beryl, highly valued as a precious stone.

  2. Emerald green, a colour.

  3. Any hummingbird in the genera Chlorostilbon and Elvira; and some in the genus Amazilia

  4. A size of type between nonpareil and minion, standardized as 6½-point.

verb

Definitions

  1. To ornament with, or as if with, emeralds; to make green.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of a rich green colour.