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jade
1[ jeyd ]
noun
- 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.
- Also called jade green. green, varying from bluish green to yellowish green.
jade
2[ jeyd ]
noun
- a worn-out, broken-down, worthless, or vicious horse.
- a disreputable or ill-tempered woman.
verb (used with or without object)
- to make or become dull, worn-out, or weary, as from overwork or overuse.
jade
1/ ɪ /
noun
- a semiprecious stone consisting of either jadeite or nephrite. It varies in colour from white to green and is used for making ornaments and jewellery
- ( as modifier )
jade ornaments
- the green colour of jade
- ( as modifier )
a jade skirt
jade
2/ ɪ /
noun
- an old overworked horse; nag; hack
- derogatory.a woman considered to be ill-tempered or disreputable
verb
- to exhaust or make exhausted from work or use
jade
- A hard gemstone that is pale green or white and consists either of the mineral jadeite (a pyroxene) or the mineral nephrite (an amphibole). It usually forms within metamorphic rocks.
Derived Forms
- ˈᲹˌ, adjective
- ˈᲹ徱, adverb
- ˈᲹ徱, adjective
- ˈᲹ徱ness, noun
Other Word Forms
- Ჹ· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of jade1
Origin of jade2
Word History and Origins
Origin of jade1
Origin of jade2
Example Sentences
Starring Tom Hardy as a "jaded" detective, Havoc tells the aftermath of a drug deal gone wrong.
Per the brand’s website, Lung Ching is “famous for its jade green color, earthy aroma, mellow taste and long flat leaf” along with its “distinct character” and “unique cooling effect.”
He’s grown a bit jaded, having lived under constant menace for some time now.
These politicians play to jaded electorates and captive audiences who reward grandiosity and xenophobia because partisanship fills the void left by an absence of genuine national community.
You learn how to do that without becoming jaded or bitter because that’s no fun to watch if you want to be the hero of your own story.
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