emerald

English

/ˈɛm(ə)ɹəld/

noun
Definitions
  • Any of various green gemstones, especially a green transparent form of beryl, highly valued as a precious stone.
  • emerald Emerald green, a colour.
  • Any hummingbird in the genera Chlorostilbon and Elvira; and some in the genus Amazilia
  • (dated) A size of type between nonpareil and minion, standardized as 6½-point.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English emeraude derived from Old French esmeraude derived from Latin *smaralda, smaragdus (emerald) derived from Ancient Greek σμάραγδος (emerald).

Origin

Ancient Greek

σμάραγδος

Gloss

emerald

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