of the color of the sea vs turquoise

of the color of the sea

turquoise

noun

  • A sky-blue, greenish-blue, or greenish-gray semi-precious gemstone. 

  • A pale greenish-blue colour, like that of the gemstone. 

  • turquoise 

adj

  • Having a pale greenish-blue colour. 

  • Made of turquoise (the gemstone). 

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