aquamarine
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a transparent, light-blue or greenish-blue variety of beryl, used as a gem.
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light blue-green or greenish blue.
noun
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a pale greenish-blue transparent variety of beryl used as a gemstone
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a pale blue to greenish-blue colour
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( as adjective )
an aquamarine dress
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Usage
What does aquamarine mean? Aquamarine is a light-blue or greenish-blue transparent gemstone.It is a variety of the mineral beryl. The color of aquamarine can resemble pale blue or blue-green sea water—which is what gives it its name. The word aquamarine is also used to refer to such a color, as in The beautiful aquamarine dress stood out among the other muted tones.Aquamarine is considered a semiprecious gemstone, which is a label applied to a class of gems that have a commercial value that’s less than that of stones labeled precious, such as diamonds.Aquamarine is one of the birthstones for the month of March, the other being bloodstone. It is associated with the zodiac sign Pisces.Example: My girlfriend bought me a beautiful aquamarine ring as a way to remember our time snorkeling in the aquamarine waters of the Caribbean.
Etymology
Origin of aquamarine
First recorded in 1590–1600, aquamarine is from Latin aqua marīna “sea water” (named from its color). See aqua, marine
Example Sentences
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The caption reads, in aquamarine letters: Take off on a cruise anytime you want.
From Literature
Chephrena and Geneva are no exception to the rule — the former has painted herself head-to-toe in aquamarine blue, with red contacts to match.
From Los Angeles Times
Once again taking coastal Florida as a setting, the director makes the most of his glow-stick palette, filled with fiery yellows and aquamarines.
From New York Times
The area, known for a famous gorge and aquamarine waters, sits on several active faults.
From New York Times
He was surrounded by a swarm of supporters in aquamarine T-shirts reading “I’m-migrant.”
From Los Angeles Times
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