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aquamarine

nounfeminine/ˌaɡwɐmɐˈɾiɲɐ/medium

á·gua-ma·ri·nha

Definitions

1A pale blue-green color.
She painted the bathroom walls a soothing aquamarine.
The Caribbean sea had a stunning aquamarine hue.
Common collocations
aquamarine coloraquamarine gemstoneaquamarine jewelry
2A transparent blue-green variety of beryl, used as a gemstone.
Her engagement ring featured a large, flawless aquamarine.
Aquamarine is believed by some to calm and soothe the wearer.
Common collocations
aquamarine stoneaquamarine ringcut aquamarine

Etymology

Do latim 'aqua marina' (água do mar).

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