Definition of AQUA

aqua

Meanings

Plural: aquae, aquas

Noun

  • a shade of blue tinged with green
  • The compound water.
  • A shade of colour, usually a mix of blue and green similar to the colour turquoise.

Adj

  • Of a greenish-blue colour.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English aqua (“water”), borrowed from Latin aqua. Perhaps also a learned borrowing directly from Latin. Doublet of ea, Eau, eau, and yeo.

Synonyms

aquamarine, cobalt blue, greenish blue, peacock blue, turquoise, water

Scrabble Score: 13

aqua is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
aqua is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
aqua is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

aqua is a valid Words With Friends word