emerald emerald /ˈɛmɝrəld/

noun

1. The green color of an emerald  ( emerald )
   the green color of an emerald
    The dress was the deep emerald of a gemstone.
   The dress was the deep emerald of a gemstone.
   
   
2. A transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem  ( emerald )
   a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
    I gifted her an emerald for our anniversary, a precious transparent green gem.
   I gifted her an emerald for our anniversary, a precious transparent green gem.
   
   
3. A green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone  ( emerald )
   a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
    The emerald earrings were her favorite piece of jewelry, passed down from her grandmother
   The emerald earrings were her favorite piece of jewelry, passed down from her grandmother