smaragd

sma·ragd

noun \smə-ˈragd, ˈsma-ˌragd\

Definition of SMARAGD

: emerald

— sma·rag·dine \smə-ˈrag-dən, ˈsma-rəg-ˌdīn\ adjective

Origin of SMARAGD

Middle English smaragde, from Latin smaragdus, from Greek smaragdos, of Semitic origin; akin to Akkadian barraqtu gemstone

First Known Use: 13th century