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greenish

American  
[gree-nish] / ˈgri nɪʃ /

adjective

  1. somewhat green; having a tinge of green.


Etymology

Origin of greenish

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; green, -ish 1

Example Sentences

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As it drew closer, I recognized the powerful beam and the greenish glow.

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One hand on the table, she pushed at the pail with one bare toe: greenish brown water, a few strands of sea grass, and limpets moving gently.

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The sludge was greenish brown and it stank and moved.

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“Cut short? And greenish eyes, with kind of crinkles around them?”

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The sky quickly took on that greenish color like it gets before a cyclone hits.

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