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aqua

noun
\ ˈä-kwə How to pronounce aqua (audio) also ˈa- How to pronounce aqua (audio) \

Definition of aqua

1 plural aquae\ ˈä-​ËŒkwÄ« How to pronounce aquae (audio) also  ˈa-​(ËŒ)kwÄ“\ : water especially : water sense 5a(2)
2 plural aquas : a light greenish-blue color

Examples of aqua in a Sentence

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However, the worst part of the design is having to pick between the classic aqua and red color options. Lauren Smith, Car and Driver, "What’s Cooler than a Vintage VW Microbus? This Microbus-Inspired Fridge," 26 Sep. 2017 The interior of the tower rooms are similar to their Cabana Bay predecessors, featuring bright oranges and aquas and 1950s sensibilities. Dewayne Bevil, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Universal: Expansion of Cabana Bay towering over new water park," 1 June 2017 The glass spheres come in 10 different shades, including 14-0848 (a bright yellow), 15-5519 (a mod aqua), and 266 (a royal blue). Lauren Smith, House Beautiful, "Every Home Decor Lover Is Obsessed With These Colorful Pantone Ornaments," 5 Dec. 2016

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First Known Use of aqua

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for aqua

Latin — more at island

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aqua

noun

English Language Learners Definition of aqua

: a light greenish-blue color

aqua

noun
\ ˈä-kwə How to pronounce aqua (audio) , ˈa-\

Kids Definition of aqua

: a light greenish blue : the color of water in a swimming pool

aqua

noun
\ ˈak-wə How to pronounce aqua (audio) , ˈäk- How to pronounce aqua (audio) \
plural aquae\ ˈak-​(ËŒ)wÄ“ How to pronounce aquae (audio) , ˈäk-​ËŒwÄ« How to pronounce aquae (audio) \ or aquas

Medical Definition of aqua

: water especially : an aqueous solution

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