Green Goddess

British

noun

an army fire engine

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Etymology

Origin of Green Goddess

C20: so-called because of its green livery

Example Sentences

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Diana Moran, aka the Green Goddess, also turned back the clock to lead an exercise routine at Waterloo station.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2023

You could rightly call this dish the Green Goddess of frittatas.

From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2021

This grilled cheese — which is from Green Goddess Cafe in Stowe, Vermont — is a nice departure from the traditional sandwich.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2021

This spring is prime for a full-fledged Green Goddess renaissance.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2021

William Archer proves in The Green Goddess that he is what Broadway calls a showman, as well as being the most famous technician of his day.

From Seeing Things at Night by Broun, Heywood

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