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emerald

/ˈɛmrəld/

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1 · noun

a precious green gemstone

祖母绿

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An emerald glinted in the center of the necklace.
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项链中央一颗祖母绿闪闪发亮。
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Pronunciation: /ˈɛmrəld/

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