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/ˈɛm.(ə.)ɹəld/
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ˈɛm.(ə.)ɹəld
Noun
Any of various green gemstones, especially a green transparent form of beryl, highly valued as a precious stone.
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Although there are dozens of different types of gems, among the best known and most important are diamond, ruby and sapphire, emerald and other gem forms of the mineral beryl, chrysoberyl, tanzanite, tsavorite, topaz and jade.
Emerald green, a colour.
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Vert, when blazoning by precious stones.
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16. As the first. Crest, on a Mount Emerald, a Falcon rising Topaz.
Crest. On a Wreath, a demi Dragon, Emerald, armed and langued, Roby [...] Supporters. Two Dragons reguardant, Emerald, [...]
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Some of the lagoons, said to have subterranean outlets, have no visible ones; the inclosing island, in such cases, being a complete zone of emerald.
Any hummingbird in the genera Chlorostilbon and Elvira; and some in the genus Amazilia
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Any of various species of dragonfly of the family Corduliidae.
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A size of type between nonpareil and minion, standardized as 6½-point.
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Adjective
Of a rich green colour.
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The insect-queen of eastern spring, / O'er emerald meadows of Kashmeer / Invites the young pursuer near, / And leads him on from flower to flower / A weary chase and wasted hour.
Verb
To ornament with, or as if with, emeralds; to make green.
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Noun
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
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a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
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the green color of an emerald