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   viridescent

   /ˌvɪrɪˈdɛsnt/

   adjective

   • 1. greenish or becoming green: literary "viridescent vegetation"

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from late Latin viridescent- ‘becoming green’, from the verb viridescere, from Latin viridis ‘green’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. viridescence noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › viridescentViridescent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   May 1, 2018 · vir· i· des· cent ˌvir-ə-ˈde-sᵊnt. : slightly green : greenish. Examples of viridescent in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web Plant ownership is a commitment that requires regular watering, plenty of sunlight, and based on some schools of thought, even talking to our viridescent friends. refinery29.com, 1 May 2018.

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   Viridescent definition: slightly green; greenish.. See examples of VIRIDESCENT used in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVIRIDESCENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   greenish or tending to become green. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms. viridescence (ˌviriˈdescence) noun. Word origin. C19: from Late Latin viridescere to grow green, from Latin viridis green. Word Frequency.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › viridescentViridescent - definition of viridescent by The Free Dictionary

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   Define viridescent. viridescent synonyms, viridescent pronunciation, viridescent translation, English dictionary definition of viridescent. adj. Green or slightly green. vir′i·des′cence n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   Nov 22, 2023 · viridescent (comparative more viridescent, superlative most viridescent) Having a greenish hue; becoming somewhat green in color.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › viridescent_adjviridescent, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Frequency. Factsheet. What does the adjective viridescent mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective viridescent. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › viridescentViridescent Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Viridescent definition: Green or slightly green.