Jade: meaning, definitions and examples
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jade
[ dสeษชd ]
stone
A hard, typically green stone used for ornaments and implements and consisting of the minerals jadeite or nephrite.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her necklace was made of jade.
- The ancient Chinese believed that jade had magical properties.
color
A shade of green varying from bluish green to yellowish green.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She painted the walls in a lovely shade of jade.
- The jade color of the dress complemented her eyes perfectly.
Translations
Translations of the word "jade" in other languages:
๐ต๐น jade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคก
๐ฉ๐ช Jade
๐ฎ๐ฉ giok
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตััะธั
๐ต๐ฑ jadeit
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฟก็ฟ (ใฒใใ)
๐ซ๐ท jade
๐ช๐ธ jade
๐น๐ท yeลim
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น์ทจ (bichwi)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุดู (yashm)
๐จ๐ฟ jadeit
๐ธ๐ฐ jadeit
๐จ๐ณ ็ (yรน)
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพad
๐ฎ๐ธ jade
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะตััะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแคแ แแขแ (nephriti)
๐ฆ๐ฟ cษvahir
๐ฒ๐ฝ jade
Word origin
The word 'jade' originates from the Spanish term 'piedra de ijada', meaning 'stone of the colic'. This is due to the belief that jade could cure kidney stones or colic. Jade has been highly valued in many cultures throughout history, particularly in China where it was considered a symbol of purity, serenity, and health. It was often used to make beautiful ornaments, jewelry, and ceremonial objects.