emerald
UK: ˈem.ər.əld | US: ˈem.ər.əld
n. 1. A bright green precious stone, a variety of beryl.
n. 2. A rich green color resembling the gemstone.
emerald = emeral<green gem> + d (variant spelling)
- emeral (from Greek smaragdos via Latin smaragdus, meaning "green gem")
- d (a phonetic adaptation in Old French esmeralde)
Etymology Origin:
The word "emerald" traces back to the Greek smaragdos, meaning "green gem," which passed into Latin as smaragdus. Through Old French (esmeralde), the spelling evolved to "emerald" in Middle English, influenced by phonetic simplification. The gem's name has always been tied to its vivid green hue, reflecting its enduring cultural and linguistic association with color and rarity.
She wore a necklace adorned with a dazzling emerald.
The artist mixed blues and yellows to capture the emerald of tropical waters.
Ancient Egyptians prized emeralds for their symbolic connection to fertility.
The emerald ring glowed under the museum lights.
His eyes were a striking shade of emerald.