emerald
Translation
emerald
Examples
She wore a beautiful emerald necklace.
She wore a beautiful emerald necklace.
The hills were a brilliant emerald green.
The hills were a brilliant emerald green.
Grammar Patterns
((an emerald)) a green gemstone She wore an emerald necklace.
((emerald + noun)) a bright green colour The hills were emerald green.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (gem) beryl, jade; (colour) green
Etymology
From Old French 'esmeraude', from Latin 'smaragdus', from Greek 'smaragdos' (green gem).
Memory Tips
Picture the Emerald City from 'The Wizard of Oz' to remember the brilliant green colour.