smaragdine
Say it: smuh-RAG-din /sməˈræɡdɪn/ · adjective
What “smaragdine” means
Emerald green.
Example: “The smaragdine water of the cove looked painted on.”
When to use it
Use it for a rich emerald-green colour in poetry, art descriptions or deliberately fancy language.
Memory trick
Greek “smaragdos” means emerald: picture the rich green of an emerald gemstone.
Similar words
emerald, jade, verdant
Where it comes from
Greek smaragdos, 'emerald'.
Quick check
A silk scarf has the rich green colour of an emerald gemstone. Which word describes its shade?
smaragdine or cerulean?
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