Turquoise
/ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/noun
A greenish-blue color.
She painted her room in shades of turquoise.
Often appears as...
- turquoise waters
- turquoise jewelry
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Color Variability
Turquoise can vary between more green or blue; context may suggest which hue is intended.
Her turquoise dress matched the more blueish tone of the sea.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Significance
Turquoise is important in some cultures, especially among Indigenous peoples of the American Southwest.
The turquoise in the artifact held cultural significance.
Pro Tip 3/3Nature Inspired
The word 'turquoise' is often used to describe natural bodies of water and the sky.
The lake was a stunning shade of turquoise.
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aquapeacock blueteal
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