The Collaborative International Dictionary
Emerald \Em"er*ald\, a.
Of a rich green color, like that of the emerald. ``Emerald
meadows.''
--Byron.
Emerald fish (Zo["o]l.), a fish of the Gulf of Mexico ( Gobionellus oceanicus), remarkable for the brilliant green and blue color of the base of the tongue; -- whence the name; -- called also esmeralda.
Emerald green, a very durable pigment, of a vivid light green color, made from the arseniate of copper; green bice; Scheele's green; -- also used adjectively; as, emerald green crystals.
Emerald Isle, a name given to Ireland on account of the brightness of its verdure.
Emerald spodumene, or Lithia emerald. (Min.) See Hiddenite.
Emerald nickel. (Min.) See Zaratite.
Usage examples of "emerald fish".
Into the aquatic light Zora streamed, opening her eyes underwater as I did not, smiling at the men and women in the booths, her long blond hair flowing behind her like seaweed, tiny air bubbles beading her breasts like pearls, as she kicked her glittering emerald fish tail.