green vegetable
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of green vegetable
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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A 17-time world watercress eating champion is preparing to defend his title at an annual event celebrating the leafy green vegetable.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
On average, they consumed 4.3 servings of dark green vegetable and legumes and 3.9 servings of whole grains daily.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 17, 2026
A luscious vegetable casserole, this can be a green vegetable side dish or a substantial vegetarian main course.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2022
Bush’s well-known loathing of the leafy green vegetable.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 22, 2021
There was a long silence, and Alfred studied the green vegetable stains on Lou's apron.
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
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