forest green
Americannoun
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Origin of forest green
First recorded in 1800–10
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At a game watch party in Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights, one of Los Angeles’ most historic and prominent Mexican American communities, the crowd was nearly entirely dressed in Mexico’s forest green.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
The word “Coachella” is placed in free-flowing sprawl across the top, punctuated with a forest green gradient and bright orange stroke.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
But for the last year, a vintage percussion instrument has occupied pride of place in the singer-songwriter’s forest green home studio.
From New York Times ● Jun. 5, 2023
She was in her 60s with a smart gray bob and a forest green apron that smelled like frosting and menthols.
From Salon ● Feb. 13, 2023
Their clothing is khaki, or navy-blue or gray, or forest green, colors that don’t show the dirt as much.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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