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Synonyms & Similar Words
blue-green
greenish-blue
turquoise
cyan
azure
cerulean
sapphire
indigo
blue
green
aqua
aquamarine
cobalt
navy
periwinkle
steel blue
robin's egg blue
sky blue
powder blue
pale blue
baby blue
cornflower blue
forget-me-not
steel grey
grey-blue
slate grey
bluish-green
greenish
emerald
jade
viridian
celadon
verdigris
peacock blue
kingfisher blue
Meaning of Teal
The primary meaning of the word "Teal" is a blue-green color.
Definitions
- A blue-green color, typically a moderate to bright greenish-blue.
- A duck with a blue-green sheen on its head, especially the common teal.
- In computing, a color produced by a mixture of blue and green light on a screen.
Etymology of Teal
The word "Teal" has its origin in Old English, derived from the word "tēal", referring to the common teal duck.
Historically, the term was used to describe the blue-green color of the duck's feathers, and later extended to describe the color in general.
Example Uses
- The walls of the room were painted a soothing teal color to promote relaxation.
- The teal feathers on the duck's head glistened in the sunlight.
- The designer chose a teal background for the website to give it a calming atmosphere.