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viridescent

adjective
vir·​i·​des·​cent | \ ËŒvir-É™-ˈde-sᵊnt How to pronounce viridescent (audio) \

Definition of viridescent

: slightly green : greenish

Examples of viridescent in a Sentence

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 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, "The "Slightly Browning Fake Plants" We Never Knew We Needed," 1 May 2018

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First Known Use of viridescent

circa 1847, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for viridescent

Latin viridis green

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