turquoise

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tur·quoise | \ ˈtər-ˌkȯiz

, -ˌkwȯiz \

variants: or less commonly turquois

Definition of turquoise

1 : a mineral that is a blue, bluish-green, or greenish-gray hydrous basic phosphate of copper and aluminum, takes a high polish, and is valued as a gem when sky blue

2 : a light greenish blue

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Recent Examples on the Web The shoe rack is available in the turquoise that's shown plus three neutral shades. — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 28 July 2022 Founded in New York in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has a long history of dazzling its customers with its showstopping jewels and engagement rings boxed in turquoise. — Rosalind Jana, Vogue, 10 June 2022 This purse in turquoise is just big enough to carry the essentials like cellphone, keys, lip gloss, credit card and ID. — Karen Jackson, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2022 Historically, turquoise has been a stone of kings and Shahs. — Rebecca Malinsky, WSJ, 17 June 2022 And, remember turquoise is also one of the birthstones for December garnet for January. — Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2021 But stand back enough so that light from the nearby screen hits them, and the ensemble goes from blue to turquoise to violet within seconds. — The Indianapolis Star, 15 July 2022 My favorite details were the turquoise crystals along the underwire. — Natalie Meade, Vogue, 14 July 2022 The club hosted a candlelight vigil for the family and encouraged attendees to wear turquoise or teal in honor of Chadwick. — al, 14 July 2022 See More

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