emerald green
Americannoun
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Origin of emerald green
First recorded in 1875–80
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At the movie’s premiere, Dolan embodied the wizard, appearing in an emerald green suit and top hat.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Goldblum, who plays the Wizard in the films, got behind an emerald green piano and said, “I’m the luckiest guy on Earth,” when Erivo agreed to let him accompany her.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025
Morning mist swirled around the emerald green hills through which we’d hiked the previous day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
But in season three, she becomes more independent, and starts wearing colours such as dark emerald green, as well as more muted tones.
From BBC • May 15, 2024
Some of them looked at her, and their eyes were pinpoints of light: gold and silver and emerald green.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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