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aquamarine
noun aqua·ma·rine \ˌä-kwə-mə-ˈrēn, ˌa-\
: a pale greenish-blue stone that is used in jewelry
: a pale greenish-blue color that is more blue than aqua
Full Definition of AQUAMARINE
1
: a transparent blue, blue-green, or green variety of beryl used as a gem
2
: a pale blue to light greenish blue
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Origin of AQUAMARINE
New Latin aqua marina, from Latin, sea water
Rhymes with AQUAMARINE
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aquamarine
noun aqua·ma·rine \ˌä-kwə-mə-ˈrēn, ˌa-\
Definition of AQUAMARINE for Kids
: a transparent gem that is blue, blue-green, or green
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