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Turquoise

TUR-kwoyz

/ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

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turquoise

Dictionary meaning

A shade of blue tinged with green.

Examples

  • Blue turquoise is valued as a gemstone.

Synonyms: greenish blue

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