noun
Etymology
Origin of greenery
Example Sentences
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From the village of Malham we hiked to Malham Cove, which rose in near miraculous silver splendor among the sylvan greenery, and then ascended the nearly 500 steps to its top.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
"I's a very different offering up there. You've still got beaches, but then you've got greenery and mountains and wildlife."
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Already, the club’s lush greenery looks like it could use a lick of paint.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
The situation is even worse to the west in Pai, a backpacker destination known for its greenery and mountains.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Bod passed Mother Slaughter in the ivy-covered Egyptian Walk, squinting at the greenery.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
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