1. Noun
A precious stone of a rich green color, a variety of beryl. See Beryl.
2. Noun
A kind of type, in size between minion and nonpare/l. It is used by English printers.
3. Adjective
Of a rich green color, like that of the emerald.
4. Noun
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
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