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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

All synonyms

aestivalchartreusedark-greenemeraldglaucousgrassy

Antonyms

All antonyms

achromaticcolorless

Example

More examples

"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.

Related phrases

greenish bluegreenish warbler

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