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
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
Most significantly, they dropped the 1855 crown of Empress Eugénie, Napoleon III’s wife, with nearly 1,400 diamonds and 56 emeralds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2025
The gold ring, which has a central hexagonal cabochon sapphire with two emeralds and two garnets, was uncovered by detectorist Mark Sell, 63, in King Row, Shipdham, in 2019.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2025
She looked up at me and shaded eyes the green of emeralds.
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
