Definition

A type of gemstone that is a light blue or greenish-blue color, often used in jewelry.

Example

She wore a beautiful aquamarine ring on her finger.

Conversation

I just bought a beautiful ring with an aquamarine stone.

That sounds lovely! I’ve always liked that color.

Yeah, it reminds me of the ocean on a sunny day.

For sure! Aquamarine is such a calming color.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aquamarine is formed from "aqua" (from Latin *aqua*, meaning water) and "marina" (from Latin *marinus*, meaning of the sea). The word describes a color reminiscent of the sea or water, specifically a bluish-green hue.

Memory Tip

Think of 'water' ('aqua') and 'of the sea' ('marina') to remember that aquamarine refers to a color that resembles the sea.

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