Noun: emerald e-mu-ruld
- A green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
"The engagement ring featured a brilliant emerald surrounded by diamonds"
- A transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
"The emerald necklace was a family heirloom"
- The green colour of an emerald
"The dress was a deep emerald that matched her eyes"
Derived forms: emeralds
Type of: beryl, gem, green, greenness, jewel, precious stone, transparent gem, viridity
Encyclopedia: Emerald, Texas