jade
Translation
jade
Examples
She wore a beautiful jade necklace.
She wore a beautiful jade necklace.
The walls were painted a soft jade green.
The walls were painted a soft jade green.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) jade ((noun)) (a noun made of jade) She bought a jade statue.
((the color)) jade (the green color) Her favorite color is jade.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gemstone, mineral, green
Etymology
From Spanish 'piedra de ijada' (stone of the flank), as it was believed to cure kidney ailments.
Memory Tips
Imagine a JADE jaguar statue from an ancient temple. Both start with 'ja'.