smaragd

noun sma·ragd \smə-ˈragd, ˈsma-ˌragd\

Definition of SMARAGD

— sma·rag·dine \smə-ˈrag-dən, ˈsma-rəg-ˌdīn\ adjective

Middle English smaragde, from Latin smaragdus, from Greek smaragdos, of Semitic origin; akin to Akkadian barraqtu gemstone

First Known Use: 13th century

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