emerald green
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- emerald-green adjective
Etymology
Origin of emerald green
First recorded in 1875–80
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Morning mist swirled around the emerald green hills through which we’d hiked the previous day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
Goff’s students adapted his radical approach particularly well to Northern California’s dramatic landscapes, ranging from emerald green bluffs and cascading valleys to fog-embraced coastlines.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2025
The Vivienne channelled her Wicked Witch of the West role off-stage in November when she sent heads spinning in her emerald green sequined gown at the European premiere of the Wicked film.
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2025
You’ll be surrounded by deep brown and emerald green on this lowland river hike near the Hood Canal.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2023
Harry had torn open the parcel to find a thick, hand-knitted sweater in emerald green and a large box of homemade fudge.
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
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