noun
definition
A sky-blue, greenish-blue, or greenish-gray semi-precious gemstone.
definition
A pale greenish-blue colour, like that of the gemstone.
adjective
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Made of turquoise (the gemstone).
definition
Having a pale greenish-blue colour.
Examples of turquoise in a Sentence
His skin was dark, his eyes turquoise, as their father's had been.
Some fine gems of peridot, garnet and turquoise have been found.
She was dressed in indigo jeans and a white cotton shirt with turquoise piping.
The man was tall with Oriental features and striking, turquoise eyes.
His eyes glowed turquoise, and he held a glass of wine in one hand.
It comes in either deep turquoise or black.
Beach themes may include lots of blues, grays and tans while Southwestern themes will have lots of golds, oranges and reds with turquoise accents.
The turquoise and cream fabric is from a vintage Japanese kimono and is a silk mix.
We have necklaces, pendants, earrings, braclets and rings, including turquoise, amber and pearls.
Strong colors such as red or turquoise look great on the beach and picking the right colors for your skin type can help create a wonderful image.
A really cool mens vintage tie in turquoise satin, featuring dark blue polka dots.
For total escapism, choose a stylish suite perched on stilts over the turquoise water.
Drop straight into the shallow turquoise lagoon; the perfect Maldives holiday experience.
The rather louche carvings, turquoise and claret sheet roof and, of course, mirrors, add a special theatricality to the ambiance.
In summer the cliffs along here are a sight to behold, with the blue and turquoise sea as a backdrop.
It is unwise to wear a turquoise formerly worn by one who has died.
The males have turquoise blue on their wings, while the females do not.
The woodwork is painted a vivid turquoise which, I am informed, was its original color.
Fairly light flowers with a small injection of an accent color, perhaps pink, turquoise or pale yellow.
Idyllic palm-fringed coral islands set in the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.
The bloated speckled turquoise wallaby slowly sniffed at the delicious scotch egg.
The entrance pool of a turquoise sea tunnel lapped the edges of the floor, over in a far corner.
A number of exquisitely beautiful objects decorated with turquoise mosaic have survived.
I noticed a clear turquoise lake at the end, in which I thought I saw movement hut was not sure.
Is set in a wooded valley overlooking a turquoise ocean in South Cornwalls best kept secret.
The design outlines were printed on the paper with a waxy ink which was usually dark blue, royal blue or turquoise in color.
A valedictory tour to the mystical Blue Lagoon with its turquoise blue waters set in black lava rocks.
In particular, imagine seeing a vermilion patch, then a crimson patch, and finally a turquoise patch.
The white, sandy beach that slopes gently into the turquoise blue water is considered to be one of the finest on the island.
When southwestern design is mentioned most people think of turquoise and Aztec geometrical patterns.
Consider using an accent wall in a cool toned color like turquoise or even a blue toned red.
Various shades of green and blue make attractive secondary or accent colors, such as deep Evergreen, the crisp blue of a mountain lake or the beautiful blue-green tones of real turquoise.
An array of colors take their inspiration from nature-reds, oranges, terra cotta, yellows, olive greens, turquoise, browns, burgundy, and ivory.
This was very prevalent during the late 1970s and early 1980s when Native America art was spotlighted, especially turquoise jewelry.
Your kitchen wall colors are one of the easiest colors to update in the kitchen, so don't be afraid to try a trendy color such as turquoise, apple green or red if it works with the rest of the room.
Blue is a great accent color and you can select from a wide range of hues from deep ocean blue to pale turquoise.
For example, if the wall behind the bed is turquoise, paint the headboard orange or apple green.
The Painted Desert provides a vast range of hues that includes blue and coral as well as reds, turquoise and purple.
Turquoise jewelry is often associated with this region as well as New Mexico.
Green, turquoise and gray are all great choices, while orange, yellow and red might be over-stimulating.
Popular color schemes included black and white, such as a checkered tile floor, with accents of bold colors such as red, turquoise and pink.
Consider adding a touch of turquoise color along with a repeating geometric pattern to these items.
Some Native American made lamps are further embellished with items such as real leather, turquoise and feathers.
Their line of pink and turquoise eye shadow will work with the dark eyeliner to finish off the eyes.
Bronzed Gold certainly performs well on its own, thanks to its remarkable color, but the cream is especially nice when worn as a base beneath shadows across the color spectrum (think turquoise and green for summer).
Play with glittery eyeliners (depending on skin tone), in silver, gold, turquoise or purple.
The powder is packaged in a square, sturdy, cardboard box etched with a tropical print in turquoise, brown and rose colors and splashed with the Coralista logo.
If you have blue eyes, revel in turquoise or cool water hues, and if you have brown or hazel eyes, play with purple and green tones for a palette that flatters and pops your natural eye color.
For this beachy style, you'll need a light-to-medium blue or turquoise shade (choose a color that works well with your eyes) a medium taupe or sand-colored shadow, and a white or champagne eye shadow.
If you love leopard print or just all things purple and turquoise, look for a casual dress of an appropriate length for your school's dress code, and you'll be able to enjoy it for at least the next few months.