turquoisenoun
uk/ˈtɜː.kwɔɪz/us/ˈtɝː.kɔɪz/turquoise noun (STONE)
[ C or U ] a bluish-green semi-precious stone that is often used in jewellery
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Geology: precious & semi-precious stones
- amber
- amethyst
- carbuncle
- crystal
- cultured pearl
- diamond
- garnet
- gem
- jade
- jet
- jewel
- malachite
- marcasite
- onyx
- opal
- rock
- sapphire
- semiprecious
- stone
- topaz
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turquoise noun (COLOUR)
[ U ] a bluish-green colour
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Less common colours
- aquamarine
- azure
- beige
- blood red
- burgundy
- burnish
- cerulean
- chestnut
- chrome yellow
- earth colour
- ginger
- khaki
- magenta
- maroon
- ochre
- raw sienna
- ruddy
- russet
- sage green
- violet
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turquoiseadjective
uk/ˈtɜː.kwɔɪz/us/ˈtɝː.kɔɪz/bluish-green in colour:
the clear turquoise water of the bay
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Less common colours
- aquamarine
- azure
- beige
- blood red
- burgundy
- burnish
- cerulean
- chestnut
- chrome yellow
- earth colour
- ginger
- khaki
- magenta
- maroon
- ochre
- raw sienna
- ruddy
- russet
- sage green
- violet
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