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apple green

American  

noun

  1. a clear, light green.

apple green British  

noun

    1. a bright light green or moderate yellowish-green

    2. ( as adjective )

      an apple-green carpet
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Etymology

Origin of apple green

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

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Add this nostalgic apple green ’70s-style belt to your collection.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024

The salinity and bright minerality are really good, as ripe green apple, green papaya and crushed seashell flavors all take their shape in the glass.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2019

The building’s redesign includes soothing new paint colors — daffodil yellow, freshwater blue, parakeet apple green.

From Washington Post • Feb. 1, 2015

Buckingham Palace said the Queen is wearing an apple green outfit designed by Angela Kelly.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2012

The walls were clad in saffron silk and the drapes were apple green.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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