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turquoise

Pronunciation: /ˈtəːkwɔɪz, -kwɑːz/
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Definition of turquoise

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1a semi-precious stone, typically opaque and of a greenish-blue or sky-blue colour, consisting of a hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminium.
  • 2a greenish-blue colour: [as modifier]:the turquoise waters of the bay

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French turqueise 'Turkish (stone)'

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