turquoise
Translation
turquoise
Examples
She wore a turquoise dress.
She wore a turquoise dress.
The water was a beautiful turquoise color.
The water was a beautiful turquoise colour.
Grammar Patterns
((turquoise)) + noun. She wore a turquoise dress.
Similar Words
Synonyms: teal, aqua, cyan
Etymology
From Old French '(pierre) tourques', meaning 'Turkish (stone)', as it was first brought to Europe from Turkey.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Turkish' blue stone or the colour of tropical seas.