greenish
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of greenish
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at green, -ish 1
Example Sentences
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Olivine crystals: Greenish mineral grains commonly found in Earth's mantle and volcanic rocks; they can preserve ancient geochemical clues.
From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2025
Greenish covers shroud areas behind its superstructure and stern - parts of the vessel that could house missile launch tubes and a new, quieter propulsion system, analysts said.
From Reuters • May 10, 2022
Greenish in color, this delivers good weight with shades of sweetened peach and lychee.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2021
Greenish celebrities have gotten in on the action — Hollywood director James Cameron, a longtime environmentalist, has given $1 million, and other stars have donated their time in robocalls and TV spots.
From Time • Nov. 19, 2010
Greenish blue pajamas and that thing on his head that looked like the hat that ninjas wear.
From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds
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