smaragd

noun

sma·​ragd smə-ˈragd How to pronounce smaragd (audio)
ˈsma-ˌragd
smaragdine
smə-ˈrag-dən How to pronounce smaragd (audio)
ˈsma-rəg-ˌdīn
adjective

Examples of smaragd in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web So would a dry riesling from Alsace or a smaragd from the Wachau region of Austria. New York Times, 28 June 2021

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Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of smaragd was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Smaragd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smaragd. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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