Definition of turquoise

turquoisenoun

(màu) xanh ngọc

/ˈtəːkwɔɪz//ˈtəːkwɑːz/

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The word "turquoise" has a fascinating history. It is derived from the French word "turquoise," which is itself borrowed from the Persian word "turkiz," meaning "Turkish stone." This refers to the fact that the mineral was highly prized in the Middle East and was traded extensively along the Silk Road by Turkish merchants. The word "turkiz" is further derived from the Turkish word "トルکز" (turkuaz), which means "Turkish blue," due to the mineral's vibrant blue-green color. Over time, the spelling of the word was adapted into French as "turquoise" and then into English, where it has retained its original meaning to describe the beautiful, semi-precious stone.

Summary
type danh từ
meaningngọc lam
meaningmàu ngọc lam ((cũng) turquoise blue)
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a blue or blue-green semi-precious stone

đá bán quý màu xanh lam hoặc xanh lam

Example:
  • a turquoise brooch

    một chiếc trâm cài màu ngọc lam

  • The glass vase on the coffee table was a vibrant shade of turquoise that caught the eye as soon as you entered the room.

    Chiếc bình thủy tinh trên bàn cà phê có màu ngọc lam rực rỡ, thu hút sự chú ý ngay khi bạn bước vào phòng.

  • The tropical fish in the aquarium sparkled in their turquoise tanks, mesmerizing everyone who passed by.

    Những chú cá nhiệt đới trong bể cá lấp lánh trong bể màu ngọc lam, làm say đắm bất kỳ ai đi ngang qua.

  • She paired her navy blue blouse with a flowy turquoise scarf that added a pop of color to her outfit.

    Cô kết hợp chiếc áo cánh màu xanh navy với chiếc khăn choàng màu ngọc lam bồng bềnh, tạo điểm nhấn màu sắc cho bộ trang phục.

  • The ocean waves lapped against the shore, shimmering in a soft turquoise hue under the warm sun.

    Những con sóng biển vỗ vào bờ, lấp lánh một màu ngọc lam nhẹ nhàng dưới ánh mặt trời ấm áp.

a blue-green colour

một màu xanh lam

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