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aqua

noun \ˈä-kwə also ˈa-\

: a light greenish-blue color

Full Definition of AQUA

plural aquae \ˈä-ˌkwī also ˈa-(ˌ)kwē\ : water; especially : water 5a(2)

plural aquas : a light greenish-blue color

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Origin of AQUA

Latin — more at island

First Known Use: 14th century

Other Color Terms

argentine, cerise, cerulean, cyan, ocher, perse, puce, taupe, vermilion

AQUAS Defined for Kids

aqua

noun \ˈä-kwə, ˈa-\

Definition of AQUA for Kids

: a light greenish blue : the color of water in a swimming pool

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aqua

noun \ˈak-wə, ˈäk-\

plural aquae \ˈak-(ˌ)wē, ˈäk-ˌwī\ or aquas

Medical Definition of AQUA

: water; especially : an aqueous solution

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