forest green
Americannoun
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Origin of forest green
First recorded in 1800–10
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On the other bench, Denver’s injured superstar was dressed in a forest green suit.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026
The show opened with an array of neutrals, subtly transitioning to forest green before giving way to a blaze of bright colors and patterns.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2023
These striking pants, based on an actual 1940s quilt, emulate the handmade warmth and quirkiness of the quilts we love with their zigzag stitches and blocks of pink, forest green, maroon and navy.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 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
The tearoom’s dampened gas lamps and forest green walls gave the establishment a cave-like feel.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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