emerald vs jasper

emerald

noun
  • Any of various species of dragonfly of the family Corduliidae. 

  • Any of various green gemstones, especially a green transparent form of beryl, highly valued as a precious stone. 

  • Emerald green, a colour. 

  • Any hummingbird in the genera Chlorostilbon and Elvira; and some in the genus Amazilia 

verb
  • To ornament with, or as if with, emeralds; to make green. 

adj
  • Of a rich green colour. 

jasper

noun
  • A wasp. 

  • A person, a guy, especially seen as naïve or simple. 

  • Jasperware pottery. 

  • An opaque, impure variety of quartz, of red, yellow, and other dull colors, breaking conchoidally with a smooth surface. 

verb
  • To decorate with, or as if with, jasper. 

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