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turquoise

|tur/quoise|

B1

🇺🇸

/ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

🇬🇧

/ˈtɜːkwɔɪz/

blue-green

Etymology
Etymology Information

'turquoise' originates from French, specifically the word 'turquois,' meaning 'Turkish,' as the stone was originally imported from Turkey.

Historical Evolution

'turquois' transformed into the English word 'turquoise' in the 16th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the stone imported from Turkey, but now it also describes a color.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a blue-to-green mineral consisting of a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminum, used as a gemstone.

She wore a necklace made of turquoise.

Synonyms

gemstonemineral

Adjective 1

of a greenish-blue color, like that of the gemstone turquoise.

The walls were painted a soft turquoise.

Synonyms

aquateal

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Idioms

turquoise waters

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39