1. having a blue-green color
Usage: archaic spelling

1. a blue to blue-green mineral used as a gemstone
Usage: archaic spelling

Examples

• The ancient turquois stone gleamed in the sunlight.
• She wore a necklace made of turquois beads.
• The turquois waters of the lagoon were breathtaking.
• His turquois eyes reminded her of the ocean.
• The museum displayed turquois artifacts from ancient civilizations.