smaragd

[ smar-agd ]

noun

, Rare.

1. emerald.

smaragd

/ sməˈræɡdɪn; ˈsmæræɡd /

noun

1. archaic.
   any green gemstone, such as the emerald

Derived Forms

• smaragdine, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of smaragd¹

1225–75; Middle English smaragde < Old French smaragde, esmaragde; emerald

Word History and Origins

Origin of smaragd¹

C13: via Latin from Greek smaragdos; see emerald

Example Sentences

Herein is also a hill called Bena, where is found a precious stone, called smaragd.

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