Aquamarine: meaning, definitions and examples

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aquamarine

[ ˌakwəməˈriːn ]

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color gemstone mineral

A precious stone consisting of a light bluish-green variety of beryl.

Synonyms

blue-green beryl, seawater color gem

Examples of usage

The aquamarine gemstone sparkled in the sunlight.
She wore a beautiful aquamarine necklace to the party.

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color

A pale blueish-green color.

Synonyms

seafoam, turquoise

Examples of usage

The walls were painted in a soothing aquamarine shade.
The aquamarine dress matched her eyes perfectly.

Translations

Translations of the word "aquamarine" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aguamarinha

🇮🇳 एक्वामरीन

🇩🇪 Aquamarin

🇮🇩 akwamrin

🇺🇦 аквамарин

🇵🇱 akwamaryn

🇯🇵 アクアマリン

🇫🇷 aigue-marine

🇪🇸 aguamarina

🇹🇷 akuamarin

🇰🇷 아쿠아마린

🇸🇦 زبرجد

🇨🇿 akvamarín

🇸🇰 akvamarín

🇨🇳 海蓝宝石

🇸🇮 akvamarin

🇮🇸 akvamarín

🇰🇿 аквамарин

🇬🇪 აქვამარინი

🇦🇿 akvamarin

🇲🇽 aguamarina

Word origin

The word 'aquamarine' originated from the Latin words 'aqua marina', which mean 'sea water'. It was believed that aquamarine gems were treasures of mermaids. Throughout history, aquamarine has been associated with calming energies and protection for sailors at sea.