Greenish

/ˈɡɹiːnɪʃ/ adj, name

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Somewhat green in color.
Adjective
  1. 1
    of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass wordnet
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

Synonyms

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greenaestivalchartreusecool tonecypressdark-green

Example

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"The milky liquid stains the yarn in a greenish color."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English grenyssh, grenysch, equivalent to green + -ish.

Etymology 2

Of uncertain origin.

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