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Definition of turquoise

turquoise

/ˈtɜːr.kwɔɪz/
tur · quoise
Plural:turquoises
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turquoise Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Of a greenish-blue or bluish-green color resembling the mineral turquoise.

Example

"We swam in the calm, turquoise waters of the Caribbean lagoon."

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• noun

1

An opaque, greenish-blue or sky-blue mineral consisting of a hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminum, prized as a semiprecious gemstone.

Example

"The artisan set a polished cabochon of turquoise into the sterling silver bracelet."

2

A bright greenish-blue or bluish-green color resembling that of the mineral turquoise.

Example

"She painted the accent wall a vibrant shade of turquoise to brighten the living room."

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• Nearby Words

turnup
turpentine
turps
turquoise
turret
turreted
turtle

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Middle English from Old French pierre turqueise, literally meaning 'Turkish stone,' because the mineral was originally brought to medieval Europe from mines in Persia via Turkish trade routes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Turquoise. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/turquoise
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