First Known Use: 14th century
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1emerald
noun em·er·ald \ˈem-rəld, ˈe-mə-\
: a bright green stone that is used in jewelry
: a bright or rich green color
Full Definition of EMERALD
1
: a rich green variety of beryl prized as a gemstone
2
: any of various green gemstones (as synthetic corundum or demantoid)
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Origin of EMERALD
Middle English emerallde, from Anglo-French esmeralde, from Vulgar Latin *smaralda, from Latin smaragdus, from Greek smaragdos — more at smaragd
2emerald
adjective
Definition of EMERALD
: brightly or richly green
First Known Use of EMERALD
1508
EMERALD Defined for Kids
1emerald
noun em·er·ald \ˈe-mə-rəld, ˈem-rəld\
Definition of EMERALD for Kids
: a gemstone of a rich green color
2emerald
adjective
Definition of EMERALD for Kids
: brightly or richly green
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