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Noun: emerald  e-mu-ruld
  1. A green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
    "The engagement ring featured a brilliant emerald surrounded by diamonds"
     
  2. 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"
     
  3. 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