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emerald

The correct spelling is emerald.

How to pronounce emerald

/ˈɛm(ə)ɹəld/
noun

IPA: /ˈɛm(ə)ɹəld/

Say it like: Eme-ral-d

The correct spelling is emerald. Any of various green gemstones, especially a green transparent form of beryl, highly valued as a precious stone.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Any of various green gemstones, especially a green transparent form of beryl, highly valued as a precious stone.
  2. 2.Emerald green, a colour.
  3. 3.Any hummingbird in the genera Chlorostilbon and Elvira; and some in the genus Amazilia
  4. 4.A size of type between nonpareil and minion, standardized as 6½-point.

verb

  1. 1.To ornament with, or as if with, emeralds; to make green.

adjective

  1. 1.Of a rich green colour.

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