"
my etymology.com

Etymology of the English word emerald

the English word emerald
derived from the Old French word esmeraude
derived from the Latin word smaragdus (green precious stone; emerald; beryl)
derived from the Greek word smaragdos, σμάραγδος (the emerald or green gem so called)
derived from the Old French word emeraude
derived from the Medieval Latin word esmeralda
derived from the Latin word smaragdus (green precious stone; emerald; beryl)
derived from the Greek word smaragdos, σμάραγδος (the emerald or green gem so called)

Date

The earliest known usage of emerald in English dates from the 13th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



© 2008 myetymology.com - the etymology of all words
Dapyx Software: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic