greenness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the lush appearance of flourishing vegetation
  2. noun the state of not being ripe
  3. noun green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

Etymology

From Middle English grennesse, from Old English grennes; equivalent to green + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

verdancy, verdure

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