Aquamarine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌæk.wə.məˈɹiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aquamarine is a noun meaning The bluish-green colour of the sea.
Meaning
The bluish-green colour of the sea.
More Meanings
- A transparent bluish-green, sometimes yellow-green, variety of beryl.
- Of a bluish-green colour.
Example Sentences
Before we could embark on the details of his mother's health we were joined by a fair, plump woman of indefinite age, who had once been—and at moments still was—very pretty. She wore a simple black silk dress, perhaps in deference to Tilly's death, though the note of mourning was jarred by flamboyant aquamarine ear-rings and too much rouge.
Word Forms
- aquamarines
Synonyms for aquamarine
Depending on context, synonyms include turquoise, aqua.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include turquoise, aqua, mermaid, blue green, blue water, brine.
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