First Known Use: 13th century
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smaragd
noun sma·ragd \smə-ˈragd, ˈsma-ˌragd\
Definition of SMARAGD
: emerald
— sma·rag·dine \smə-ˈrag-dən, ˈsma-rəg-ˌdīn\ adjective
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Origin of SMARAGD
Middle English smaragde, from Latin smaragdus, from Greek smaragdos, of Semitic origin; akin to Akkadian barraqtu gemstone
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