turquoise

Pluralturquoises

1. 1
   nouncountable or uncountable

   A pale greenish-blue color, resembling the gemstone of the same name.

   The designer chose turquoise for the kitchen tiles.

   A band of turquoise stretched along the horizon at dusk.

2. 2
   adjective

   Having a pale greenish-blue color.

   Bright turquoise feathers covered the bird's throat.

   The shutters were painted turquoise to match the door.

3. 3
   nouncountable

   A semi-precious gemstone ranging from sky-blue to greenish-blue or greenish-gray.

   The jeweler set a polished turquoise into the bracelet.

   Miners unearthed several turquoises from the desert claim.

4. 4
   adjective

   Made from the gemstone turquoise.

   Ancient artisans crafted turquoise amulets to bury with the dead.

   The museum displayed a turquoise mask inlaid by Aztec craftsmen.

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