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Date: 1500-1600
Language: Latin
Origin: aqua marina 'sea water'

aquamarine

 noun
     
aquamarine
Related topics: Colours, Jewellery
aq‧ua‧ma‧rine
1 [uncountable and countable]DCJ a greenish blue jewel, or the type of stone it comes from
2 [uncountable]CC a greenish blue colour
—aquamarine adjective
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