teal

/tiːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A greenish-blue color.

“The dress had a beautiful teal hue that matched the ocean.”

2. verb

To dye or become greenish-blue in color.

“The fabric will teal if exposed to too much copper.”

3. adjective

Having a greenish-blue color.

“The teal flowers bloomed in the garden.”

4. noun

A type of bird, especially the Eurasian teal.

“We saw a family of teals swimming in the pond.”

Synonyms

  • azure
  • cyan

Antonyms

  • brown
  • gray