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Meaning of AQUAMARINE

Pronunciation:  `akwumu'reen

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WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a shade of blue tinged with green
  2. [n]  a transparent variety of beryl that is blue green in color
 
 Synonyms: aqua, cobalt blue, greenish blue, peacock blue, turquoise
 
 See Also: beryl, blue, blueness, transparent gem

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\A`qua*ma*rine"\, n. (Min.)
A transparent, pale green variety of beryl, used as a gem.
See {Beryl}.

 

 

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