smaragdine

/ˌsmærəɡˈdaɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to the smaragdine, an imaginary gemstone said to be the green variety of beryl, or a greenish-yellow color.

“The artist’s depiction of the ancient city featured smaragdine walls and towers, evoking a sense of mystique and grandeur.”

2. noun

In alchemy, a substance said to be the green variety of beryl, or a greenish-yellow color.

“The alchemist sought to create the smaragdine, a substance believed to possess mystical properties.”

Synonyms

  • emeraldine
  • greenish-yellow

Antonyms

  • red
  • ruby