jade
/d͡ʒeɪd/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/d͡ʒeɪd/
🇺🇸 US
/d͡ʒeɪd/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
A semiprecious stone, either nephrite or jadeite, generally green or white in color, often used for carving figurines.
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Meaning 2 · noun
A bright shade of slightly bluish or greyish green, typical of polished jade stones.
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Meaning 3 · noun
A succulent plant, Crassula ovata.
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Meaning 4 · adjective
Of a grayish shade of green, typical of jade stones.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “jade” when they mean: a semiprecious stone, either nephrite or jadeite, generally green or white in co.”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “jade” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “jade” in professional communication.”
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