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tur•quoise
Pronunciation: (tûr'koiz, -kwoiz), [key]—
n.
1. Also,tur'quois.an opaque mineral, a basic hydrous copper aluminum phosphate often containing a small amount of iron, sky-blue or greenish-blue in color, cut cabochon as a gem. Cf.
bone turquoise.
2. Also called
tur'quoise blue'. a greenish blue or bluish green.
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