teal vs. turquoise
[teel]
/ til /
noun
teals
plural
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any of several species of small dabbling ducks, of worldwide distribution, usually traveling in tight flocks and frequenting ponds and marshes.
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Also called teal blue. a medium to dark greenish blue.
[tur-koiz, -kwoiz]
/ ˈtɜr kɔɪz, -kwɔɪz /
noun
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Also turquois. an opaque mineral, a basic hydrous copper aluminum phosphate often containing a small amount of iron, sky-blue or greenish-blue in color, cut cabochon as a gem.
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Also called turquoise blue. a greenish blue or bluish green.
