emerald

Meanings

• noun

  A precious green gemstone, beryl variety, prized for its color.

  - "The emerald is the birthstone for May."
  - "She wore an emerald ring as a symbol of wealth and status."

• adjective

  A deep green color resembling the stone.

  - "The emerald-green lake reflected the surrounding forest."
  - "His eyes were a bright, emerald green."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɛm(ə)ɹəld/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

smaragd , minionette

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with emerald
marble , carousel , arboretum

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Variants

List of all variants of emerald that leads to same result
emerald , emeralds , emerald green , emerald greens , emerald ash borer , emerald cut , emerald cuts

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Etymology

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From Old French esmeraude, from emeraldas, probably from smaragdus, Greek smaragdos, 'emerald'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest emerald ever found weighed over 2,200 carats.

2. Emeralds are often heated to improve their color and clarity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Beryl: A mineral species that includes emeralds, aquamarines, and other colored varieties.

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Culture

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In ancient Egypt, emeralds were associated with the goddess Hathor and were believed to represent rebirth and fertility. In medieval Europe, emeralds were believed to grant the wearer the ability to foresee the future. Emeralds have been used in jewelry for thousands of years and continue to be popular for their beauty and rarity.

How to Memorize "emerald"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a vibrant green gemstone, smooth and cool to the touch.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the color emerald green with the gemstone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Emeralds are green, just like the sea'.

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