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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of becoming green; greening. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   The abnormal development of green pigmentation in plants that are not normally green, like flowers and shoots. It may indicate phytoplasma infection. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   Greenishness. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

albescencegreenverdure

Etymology

Late 19th century. From Latin virescens, present participle of virescō.

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