Jade (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. either of two minerals, jadeite or nephrite, sometimes green, highly esteemed as an ornamental stone for carvings, jewelry, etc.
  2. an object, as a carving, made from this material.
  3. green, varying from bluish green to yellowish green.
noun
  1. a worn-out, broken-down, worthless, or vicious horse.
  2. a disreputable or ill-tempered woman.
verb (used with or without object), jad·ed, jad·ing.
  1. to make or become dull, worn-out, or weary, as from overwork or overuse.
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)
    • the green colour of jade
    • (as modifier)
noun
  1. an old overworked horse; nag; hack
  2. a woman considered to be ill-tempered or disreputable
verb
  1. to exhaust or make exhausted from work or use
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