emerald
noun
a rare variety of beryl that is colored green by chromium and valued as a gem.
emeralds
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pluralof emerald.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In addition to lithium, Somaliland is rich in tantalum and niobium -- critical minerals for electronics -- as well as gold, copper, and emeralds, according to the ministry, though quantities have yet to be verified.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
It also has significant oil reserves, as well as gold, silver, emeralds, platinum and coal.
From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2026
Thousands of diamonds studded the jewels, as well as sapphires and emeralds the size of lozenges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 25, 2025
Authorities are deeply concerned, however, that the jewels risk being broken down for their valuable gems, which range from hundreds of diamonds to emeralds and sapphires the size of lozenges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2025
Which is fitting, because the small islands here remind me of emeralds in the rough.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
