Etymology from French, meaning "from Turkey" Noun a greenish-blue or greenish-gray semi-precious gemstone. a pale greenish-blue colour. See also Wikipedia: turquoise. Translations Bulgarian: тюркоаз m German: Türkis m Interlingua: turchese (1,2) Italian: turchese Portuguese: turquesa f (1); turquesa m (2) Adjective having a pale greenish-blue colour. Translations German: türkis Interlingua: turchese Italian: turchese Portuguese: turquesa m & f, turquesino m, turquesina f, turquesado m, turquesada f Related words See Appendix:Colours