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Turquoise

/tˈɜrkwɔɪz/
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(noun) A sky-blue, greenish-blue, or greenish-gray semi-precious gemstone.

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The turquoise colour evokes the colour of clear water, it's a light and pale blue.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The waters of the lagoon were a beautiful and vivid ____ color that sparkled brightly in the warm morning sun today.

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