greenish
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of greenish
Example Sentences
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She met his gaze and was certain that he looked a bit pale, that the faint greenish tinge from his still-healing nose was more pronounced, that she’d done something to hurt him.
From Literature
But the original hangs, in its full greenish majesty, in the National Gallery in Washington, where I make a point of seeing it whenever I am there.
Green turtles are one of the largest species of sea turtles, named for the greenish colour of their body fat, which comes from their plant-based diet.
From BBC
A deep brown patina radiates a glow of dark greenish tint.
From Los Angeles Times
Our home’s previous owners painted every wall a cool, semi-glossed gray with greenish undertones.
From Los Angeles Times
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