emerald

American  

[em-er-uhld, em-ruhld] / ˈɛm ər əld, ˈɛm rəld /

noun

1. a rare variety of beryl that is colored green by chromium and valued as a gem.

2. emerald green.

3. Printing. (in Britain) a 6½-point type of a size between nonpareil and minion.

4. Ornithology. any of numerous small bright green hummingbirds of the genus Chlorostilbon.

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adjective

1. having a clear, deep-green color.

emerald British  

/ ˈɛmrəld, ˈɛmərəld /

noun

1. a green transparent variety of beryl: highly valued as a gem

2. 1. the clear green colour of an emerald

   2. ( as adjective )

      an emerald carpet

3. (formerly) a size of printer's type approximately equal to 6 1/ 2 point

4. short for emerald moth

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emerald Scientific  

/ ĕm′ər-əld /

1. A transparent, green form of the mineral beryl. It is valued as a gem.

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Usage

What does emerald mean? An emerald is a rare, transparent, deep-green gemstone.Emeralds are a rare green variety of the mineral beryl. They are classified as precious gems, meaning that they have a high commercial value. Emeralds can be very expensive. The value of emeralds is often based on how dark they are, with darker ones being priced higher.The emerald is the traditional birthstone for the month of May. It’s associated with the zodiac signs Taurus and Cancer.The word emerald can also be used to refer to a deep color of green, sometimes called emerald green, or to describe things that are this color.Example: My grandmother gave me this emerald ring to remember where our family immigrated came from—Ireland, the “Emerald Isle.”

Etymology

Origin of emerald

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English emeraude, emeralde, from Anglo-French, Old French esmeraude, esmeralde, esmeragde, from Latin smaragdus, from Greek smáragdos; probably ultimately from Semitic b-r-q “to shine,” also the ultimate source of Sanskrit marakata “emerald”

Example Sentences

It is also a major producer of gold, silver, emeralds, platinum and coal.

From BBC

Venezuela's neighbour to the west, Colombia is home to substantial oil reserves and is a major producer of gold, silver, emeralds, platinum and coal.

From BBC

ABHA, Saudi Arabia — From the air, Abha’s mountains emerge as a shock of emerald green rising from a sea of sand.

From Los Angeles Times

Thousands of diamonds studded the jewels, as well as sapphires and emeralds the size of lozenges.

From The Wall Street Journal

He’s wearing one of his many tweed jackets with green elbow patches and an emerald pocket square to match.

From Literature