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
The show featured red, orange, yellow, pink, blue, blue-green and white diamonds, ranging from 5.11 carats of the Moussaieff Red to 203.04 carats of the De Beers Millennium Star.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
That leads to agricultural run-off which contributes to water pollution, damage to sensitive habitats, and blue-green algal blooms in Lough Neagh and elsewhere.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 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
A huge calendar with a picture of blue-green water hangs on the wall.
From "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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