emerald

[em-er-uhld, em-ruhld] / ˈɛm ər əld, ˈɛm rəld /

ADJECTIVE

rich green

Synonyms

STRONG

beryl forest jade kelly lime moss olive sage

WEAK

bice chartreuse malachite spinach verdigris vert viridian

Example Sentences

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In the lo‘i the leaves of the taro shimmer a deep emerald. The ‘ōhi‘a trees are filled with exploding red blossoms, and the ‘ōhelo bushes are laden with juicy berries.

From Literature

The woman took from her pocket a small, jeweled figure of a bird, cast in gold and emeralds, with a ruby-studded crest of feathers atop its head.

From Literature

It also has significant oil reserves, as well as gold, silver, emeralds, platinum and coal.

From BBC

It is also a major producer of gold, silver, emeralds, platinum and coal.

From BBC

Venezuela's neighbour to the west, Colombia is home to substantial oil reserves and is a major producer of gold, silver, emeralds, platinum and coal.

From BBC