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Meaning of the word turquoise in English

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turquoise

US /ˈtɝː.kɔɪz/
UK /ˈtɝː.kɔɪz/
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Noun

1.

a greenish-blue color, similar to the gemstone of the same name

Example:
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The ocean water was a beautiful shade of turquoise.
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She painted her room a soft turquoise.
Synonym:
aquatealcyan
2.

a greenish-blue mineral, an opaque phosphate of copper and aluminum, valued as a gemstone

Example:
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She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.
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Ancient Egyptians prized turquoise for its beauty.

Adjective

1.

of a greenish-blue color

Example:
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The artist used a vibrant turquoise paint for the sky.
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She wore a dress of a striking turquoise hue.
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