turquoise
noun
tur·quoise
ˈtər-ˌkȯiz 
-ˌkwȯiz
-ˌkwȯiz
variants
or less commonly turquois
1
: a mineral that is a blue, bluish-green, or greenish-gray hydrous basic phosphate of copper and aluminum, takes a high polish, and is valued as a gem when sky blue
2
: a light greenish blue
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All 100 rooms and suites face the ocean, which means waking up to floor-to-ceiling views of turquoise water is just part of the morning routine.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 Jan. 2026
Everything is immaculately landscaped, with views pulling your gaze to water on both sides of the islet–a sparkling sapphire and turquoise canvas that morphs and deepens in tone throughout the day.
—Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
The yellow-and-turquoise Royal Palace was built in 1969, at the tail end of the golden era of motels along nearby Colfax Avenue.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
In this home, the designer peppered the living room with turquoise and lavender, while in the den (which opens to the main living area), a deeper teal and violet dominate.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 Jan. 2026
Everything is immaculately landscaped, with views pulling your gaze to water on both sides of the islet–a sparkling sapphire and turquoise canvas that morphs and deepens in tone throughout the day.
—Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
The yellow-and-turquoise Royal Palace was built in 1969, at the tail end of the golden era of motels along nearby Colfax Avenue.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
In this home, the designer peppered the living room with turquoise and lavender, while in the den (which opens to the main living area), a deeper teal and violet dominate.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Turquoise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turquoise. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.
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turquoise
noun
tur·quoise
ˈtər-ˌk(w)ȯiz
1
: a blue, bluish green, or greenish gray mineral that contains copper and aluminum, takes a high polish, and is used in jewelry
2
: a light greenish blue
Etymology
Middle English turkeys "turquoise," from early French turkeise (same meaning), derived from turkeis, literally "Turkish (stone)"; so called because it was first brought to Europe from a part of Turkey
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