jade
Pronunciation: ( jād), [key]
— n.
- either of two minerals, jadeite or nephrite, sometimes green, highly esteemed as an ornamental stone for carvings, jewelry, etc.
- an object, as a carving, made from this material.
- green, varying from bluish green to yellowish green.
jade
Pronunciation: ( jād), [key]
— n., v., jad•ed, jad•ing.
—n.
- a worn-out, broken-down, worthless, or vicious horse.
- a disreputable or ill-tempered woman.
—v.t., v.i.
- to make or become dull, worn-out, or weary, as from overwork or overuse.
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