jade — a hard, typically green stone used for ornaments and implements
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a hard, typically green stone used for ornaments and implements
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒeɪd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's jade ring supposedly brings good luck, but I still failed my driving test three times.
- The jade Buddha statue has been in our family for generations.
- He bought fake jade online and tried to convince everyone it was worth a fortune.
jade
NOUN[/dʒeɪd/]
a hard, typically green stone used for ornaments and implements
Green stone ornaments and jewelry
In the shade, a dragon from jade is made
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word jade derives from the 16th-century Spanish phrase 'piedra de ijada,' literally meaning 'stone of the flank' or 'stone of the side.' The term originated from the ancient belief that this stone could treat kidney and flank ailments, reflecting the medicinal properties attributed to jade in traditional practices.
Breakdown
piedra (stone) + de (of) + ijada (flank/side). The Spanish 'ijada' comes from Arabic 'al-ahyad,' eventually shortened to 'jade' in English as the stone's medicinal association with treating lateral body ailments became the primary cultural reference.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's jade ring supposedly brings good luck, but I still failed my driving test three times.”
“The jade Buddha statue has been in our family for generations.”
“He bought fake jade online and tried to convince everyone it was worth a fortune.”
“The jade plant in her office has grown surprisingly well despite zero sunlight.”
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