jade

/d͡ʒeɪd/

noun

  1. 1

    A semiprecious stone, either nephrite or jadeite, generally green or white in color, often used for carving figurines.

  2. 2

    A bright shade of slightly bluish or greyish green, typical of polished jade stones.

  3. 3

    A succulent plant, Crassula ovata.

Synonyms

adjective

  1. 1

    Of a grayish shade of green, typical of jade stones.

noun

  1. 1

    A horse too old to be put to work.

  2. 2

    A bad-tempered or disreputable woman.

Synonyms

verb

  1. 1

    To tire, weary or fatigue

  2. 2

    To treat like a jade; to spurn.

  3. 3

    To make ridiculous and contemptible.

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