turquois

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral consisting of copper aluminum hydroxyl phosphate, having a distinctive turquoise color.

  - "The turquoise stone in her ring was quite large."
  - "The wall of the mosque was adorned with intricate turquoise mosaics."

• adjective

  A shade of blue-green, resembling the color of the mineral.

  - "The turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea were calm and inviting."
  - "She wore a turquoise dress that complemented her eyes."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with turquois
quarrels , perdurable , ferrous , terrify , merry

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Variants

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turquois , turquoise , turquoises

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Etymology

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From Old French turquois, from turc, Turkish, probably because most turquoise was mined in Turkey.

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Trivia

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1. Turquoise is the birthstone for December.

2. The world's largest turquoise mine is located in the Southwestern United States.

3. Turquoise was used as a pigment in Egyptian cosmetics as early as 3500 BC.

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Related Concepts

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1. lapis lazuli: Another deep-blue semi-precious stone, often used in jewelry and decorative arts.

2. azurite: A blue copper mineral, sometimes found in the same deposits as turquoise.

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Culture

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In various cultures, turquoise is believed to have protective powers, especially against evil. It is also used as a symbol of good fortune and wealth.

How to Memorize "turquois"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, smooth turquoise stone in your hand. Visualize its unique color and texture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the color turquoise with calm, clear waters or tranquil skies.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Turquoise is a color that's quite unique and lovely' to help remember the word.

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