What is another word for Celadon?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛladən] (IPA)

Celadon refers to a pale green or blue-green color that is associated with porcelain pottery from the imperial court during the Song Dynasty in China. There are several synonyms for the word celadon, including aquamarine, turquoise, jade, seagreen, and sage. Aquamarine is a green-blue color that is inspired by the gemstone of the same name. Turquoise is a greenish-blue color that is named after the mineral of the same name. Jade is a green color that is inspired by the precious stone. Seagreen is a blue-green color that evokes the color of the ocean. Sage is a pale green-gray color that is inspired by the herb of the same name.

What are the hypernyms for Celadon?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Celadon

Any hag with golden eyes will always find me as affectionate as a Celadon."
"The Memoires of Casanova, Complete The Rare Unabridged London Edition Of 1894, plus An Unpublished Chapter of History, By Arthur Symons"
Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
As leaves that in the autumn fall, Spotted and veined with various hues, Are swept along the avenues, And lie in heaps by hedge and wall, So from this grove of chimneys whirled To all the markets of the world, These porcelain leaves are wafted on,- Light yellow leaves with spots and stains Of violet and of crimson dye, Or tender azure of a sky Just washed by gentle April rains, And beautiful with Celadon.
"The Complete Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow"
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
"No, not that, Fraulein," said Count Werther, quite confused, as the duke burst into a merry laugh, calling Thusnelda a witty Kobold, and as her faithful Celadon offered her his arm to conduct her to his mother, the Duchess Amelia.
"Old Fritz and the New Era"
Louise Muhlbach

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