turquoise

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral and a type of deep blue-green pigment obtained from it. It is often used in jewelry and decorative arts.

  - "The turquoise stone in her ring was quite large."
  - "The artist used turquoise pigment to paint the ocean."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

blue-green , green-blue , greenish blue , turquoise blue

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with turquoise
cruise , news , reviews

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Variants

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turquois , turquoise , turquoises , turquoise blue , turquoise blues , turquoise green , turquoise greens

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'turquois', meaning 'Turkish'. The mineral was named for its origin in Turkey.

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Trivia

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1. Turquoise was used as a decorative material as early as 6000 BC.

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

3. Turquoise is a semi-precious stone and is often used in jewelry and decorative arts.

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Related Concepts

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1. mineral: Turquoise is a mineral composed of copper aluminum phosphate and hydrated copper silicate. It forms in the oxidation zones of copper deposits.

2. pigment: Turquoise is also used as a pigment in various artistic mediums, such as paint and glassmaking.

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Culture

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Turquoise has been used in various cultures for thousands of years. In ancient Egypt, it was believed to protect the eyes and provide good fortune. In the Native American culture, it is considered a sacred stone and believed to bring good luck, protection, and healing.

How to Memorize "turquoise"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a deep blue-green color, like the color of the ocean on a sunny day. Visualize a stone with this color and imagine it being used in jewelry or decorative arts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the color turquoise with calmness and relaxation. Think of the ocean, or a tropical paradise.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'True Color Under Sea' to remember the color turquoise.

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