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aqua - What does it mean?

Definition of 'aqua'

English

Noun

  • (inorganic compound) The compound water.
  • A shade of colour, usually a mix of green and blue similar to the colour turquoise.
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    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Of a greenish-blue colour.
  • Synonyms

    * (colour) aquamarine * (water) see

    Derived terms

    * aquabib * aquabis * aquabob * aquacade * aquacise * aquacrop * aquaculture (der-mid3) * aquaculturist * aquadynamic * aquaerobics * aqualung * aquamarine * aquanaut * aquapasto (der-mid3) * aquaphobia * aquaplane * aqueous * aquiculture * aquifer * aquitard * subaqua (der-bottom)

    See also

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    Similar to 'aqua'

    aka, asea, aza, aga, agha, acha, aecia, aooga