jade

Meanings

• noun

  A precious stone that comes in various shades of green. It is prized for its beauty and durability.

  - "The statue was carved from a single piece of jade."
  - "Her favorite color was the deep green of the jade necklace."

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Pronunciation

1. /d͡ʒeɪd/
   
   
   
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2. /d͡ʒeɪd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

jade green , jade plant , lucky plant , money plant , money tree , jade stone , jadestone , yu , nag , yaud

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jade
brake , make , cake

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Variants

List of all variants of jade that leads to same result
jade , jades , jaded , jading , jade green , jade greens , jade plant , jade plants

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Etymology

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The word 'jade' comes from the Spanish word 'piedra de ijada' which means 'stone of the loins' due to its belief in ancient times that it could cure kidney ailments.

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Trivia

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1. Jade is the birthstone for April.

2. The largest jade stone ever found weighed over 45 kg.

3. Jade was used as currency in ancient China.

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Related Concepts

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1. nephrite: A type of jade that is green in color and is the most commonly used type for carving due to its softness.

2. jadeite: A type of jade that is translucent and comes in various shades of green, blue, and white. It is prized for its beauty and rarity.

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Culture

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Jade has been used in Chinese culture for thousands of years, often as a symbol of wealth and status. It was also believed to have protective powers and was used in burial sites.

How to Memorize "jade"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a deep green stone that is smooth and cool to the touch. Imagine its beauty and value.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jade' with the color green and the idea of beauty and durability.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Jade is a precious stone, jewels of the earth are often shown' to remember the definition.

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