blue-green
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of blue-green
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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Nevertheless, a cheeky portion of blue-green paint contorts itself into a standing position in the corner, fighting against the weight that urges the rest of the work Earthward.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
"Ocean Dream," the largest blue-green diamond ever recorded, sold for $17 million Wednesday, Christie's auction house said.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Standing on two legs, the blue-green robot has claw-like grippers rather than hands and can lift up to 35 pounds.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
These findings show that marine algae have evolved specialized pigments not only to absorb the blue-green light available underwater but also to withstand the damaging effects of intense sunlight.
From Science Daily • Oct. 22, 2025
The sky was blue-green and the branches of the oak trees in the back yard were black and bare against this color.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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