adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Green-like, greenish.
2. 2
   Becoming green.

Synonyms

All synonyms

aestivalchartreuseemeraldglaucousgrassygreen

Etymology

Circa 1825, from Latin virescens, present participle of virescere (“to become green”), from virere (“to be green”)

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