emerald
a rare variety of beryl that is colored green by chromium and valued as a gem.
Printing. (in Britain) a 6½-point type of a size between nonpareil and minion.
Ornithology. any of numerous small bright green hummingbirds of the genus Chlorostilbon.
having a clear, deep-green color.
Origin of emerald
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How to use emerald in a sentence
The collection includes over $10 million worth of diamonds, sapphires, and emeralds worn by Taylor.
Eric Wilson Named InStyle's Fashion News Director; Christopher Bailey Replaces Angela Ahrendts as Burberry CEO | The Fashion Beast Team | October 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTEven if the industry can avoid a new round of bloodshed, Colombian emeralds could use some help.
She hosts lavish dinner parties and poses for photographs in dripping emeralds and barebacked gowns of silver brocade.
American Dreams: 'A Time to Be Born' by Dawn Powell | Nathaniel Rich | May 25, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTEmeralds are supposed to smooth and correct discoloration, and sapphires help to firm the décolleté.
Newly invented Haiti ribbons everywhere and the world's most immense emeralds on Julianne Moore!
She was dressed in a high-necked dress of black lace, and wore in her corsage a large circular ornament of diamonds and emeralds.
The Doctor of Pimlico | William Le QueuxThe figure was engraved on a massy gold plate, thickly powdered with emeralds and precious stones.
Ancient Faiths And Modern | Thomas InmanIn the first were two bracelets, one studded with emeralds and diamonds, the other set with rubies.
The Winning Clue | James Hay, Jr.Anyway there remains the problem of who pawned the Withers emeralds and diamonds this afternoon.
The Winning Clue | James Hay, Jr.The dishes were marvelous—side-dishes of emeralds, and roasts of gold on silver salvers.
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British Dictionary definitions for emerald
/ (ˈɛmərəld, ˈɛmrəld) /
a green transparent variety of beryl: highly valued as a gem
the clear green colour of an emerald
(as adjective): an emerald carpet
(formerly) a size of printer's type approximately equal to 6 1/2 point
short for emerald moth
Origin of emerald
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Scientific definitions for emerald
[ ĕm′ər-əld ]
A transparent, green form of the mineral beryl. It is valued as a gem.
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