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smaragd


Meanings
  • A green precious stone.

    - "The emerald ring was a beautiful smaragd."
    - "Smaragd is a popular gemstone used in jewelry."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with smaragd
maragd , dagmar , armadillo
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins
  1. Smartage () : A smart card or digital payment system that uses a 'smaragd' symbol or color scheme in its branding or logo design.

  2. Smearjade () : A type of jade or green gemstone that has a smeared or streaked appearance, giving it a unique and distinctive look.


Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Smartage () : A smart card or digital payment system that uses a 'smaragd' symbol or color scheme in its branding or logo design.

  2. Smearjade () : A type of jade or green gemstone that has a smeared or streaked appearance, giving it a unique and distinctive look.


Variants
List of all variants of smaragd that leads to same result
smaragd , smaragdine , smaragds
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

The 'smaragd' can occur in various forms, including but not limited to: beryl, emerald, chrysoprase, jadeite, andolite, and diopside. These forms can vary in color, clarity, size, and other properties.


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the Greek word 'smaragdos', meaning 'green precious stone'.


Culture
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In various cultures throughout history, the 'smaragd' has been used as a symbol of good fortune, wealth, prosperity, and success. In alchemy, the 'smaragd' represented the philosopher's stone, which was believed to have the power to transmute base metals into precious ones, and to grant eternal life to those who possessed it.

How to Memorize "smaragd"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a beautiful green gemstone, smooth and polished, with a rich and vibrant color that glows in the light. This is the 'smaragd'.'

  2. associate

    - Think of the 'smaragd' as a symbol of good fortune, prosperity, and success. It is a precious and valuable gemstone, highly sought after by collectors and jewelers alike, and prized for its beauty, rarity, and durability.

  3. mnemonics

    - To help remember the meaning of the 'smaragd', try using the following mnemonic: 'Smart Age, Greenstone with Good Fortune, Prosperity, and Success.' This mnemonic can be broken down into smaller parts for easier memorization, such as: 'Smart Age: Smart as a wise person, Age as in maturity and experience.' 'Greenstone: Green as in the color of the gemstone, Stone as in a solid substance.' 'With Good Fortune: With good luck and prosperity.' 'Prosperity: Success and wealth.' 'And Success: Achieving one's goals and objectives.' This mnemonic can be memorized by repeating the parts of the mnemonic in the order presented, and by associating each part of the mnemonic with the meaning of the 'smaragd'. By using this mnemonic, you can easily remember the meaning of the 'smaragd' and impress others with your knowledge of this precious and valuable gemstone.


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