forest green

noun

Definition of forest green

: a dark yellowish or moderate olive green

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Kitchen Nature is reflected in each carefully selected color: forest green cabinetry and sea blue frosted glass in the kitchen. Robert Rufino, House Beautiful, "There's an Amazing Love Story Behind This San Diego Home," 31 July 2019 Try a set, à la Accessories Editor Willow Lindley’s favorite forest green linen shirt and shorts, or shake things up with a leopard-print slip skirt as recommended by Associate Market Editor Madeline Fass. Madeline Fass, Vogue, "15 Fresh Ideas for Covering Up at the Beach This Summer," 3 Aug. 2018 Likewise, what appeared to be a heinous fashion crime perpetrated by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee — accessorizing a navy blue suit with a forest green necktie — also turned out to be an exercise in personal branding. Adam Tschorn, latimes.com, "The 2020 Democratic debates: A pop of red, a naked neck and a sea of navy blue," 28 June 2019 For the event, the duchess wore a bright yellow dress, with purple heels, and carried a forest green Gucci shoulder bag. Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Fergie Curtsied to the Queen at the Royal Ascot and the Internet Won’t Stop Talking About It," 22 June 2019 For instance, the dining room looks out over to the pool through the large windows, and the forest green curtains further highlight that connection to the outdoors. Nikhita Mahtani, House Beautiful, "This Bold, Colorful Home is Extra in All the Best Ways," 30 Apr. 2019 The signature silhouette, the Numéro Un Mini ($330), comes in a variety of leather combinations—calfskin suede, full-grain textured—and hues like forest green or sand. Sara Lieberman, WSJ, "Four New Handbag Lines Promise Euro Chic—For Under $1,000," 25 Mar. 2019 Meghan chose to wear a warm winter coat for the appearance, looking stunning in a dark shade of forest green with black embellishment. Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, "Meghan Markle Wore a Very Kate Middleton-esque, Green Embellished Erdem Coat," 11 Mar. 2019 Elsewhere in the room, Anne Mcnally shimmered in a shade of silver while Olivia Grant opted for a jacket in forest green. Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, "Yali Hosted a Chinese New Year Dinner and All the Guests Wore Robes," 6 Feb. 2019

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First Known Use of forest green

1810, in the meaning defined above

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forest green

noun

English Language Learners Definition of forest green

chiefly US : a dark green