Definición de «jade» en inglés

noun

1. A semiprecious stone, either nephrite or jadeite, generally green or white in color, often used for carving figurines.

2. A bright shade of slightly bluish or greyish green, typical of polished jade stones.

3. A succulent plant, Crassula ovata.

adjective

1. Of a grayish shade of green, typical of jade stones.

noun

1. A horse too old to be put to work.

2. (especially derogatory) A bad-tempered or disreputable woman.

verb

1. To fatigue, tire, or weary (someone or something).

2. (obsolete) To treat (someone or something) like a jade; to spurn.

3. (obsolete) To make (someone or something) contemptible and ridiculous.