Jade (Noun)
Meaning 1
A semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite.
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Nouns denoting substances.
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Meaning 2
A light green color varying from bluish green to yellowish green.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
An old or over-worked horse.
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Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 4
A woman adulterer.
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Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The jade's reputation preceded her, and the community shunned her for her numerous affairs.
- Her husband had no idea that his wife was a jade, sneaking around behind his back with other men.
- The jade's beauty was matched only by her cunning, as she manipulated men to get what she wanted.
- In the small town, the jade was a subject of gossip and scandal, with everyone talking about her latest conquest.
- The jade's actions were a betrayal not just to her husband, but to her friends and family who had trusted her.