kelly green
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of kelly green
An Americanism dating back to 1935–40
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The Eagles will wear their throwback kelly green jerseys for the second time this season.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 24, 2023
Watering adjustments It is not uncommon for my kitchen sink or bathtub to be filled to the brim with a clash of sage, chartreuse and kelly green leaves.
From Salon ● Apr. 6, 2022
With the A’s wearing kelly green jerseys for a rare road game, he allowed three runs, struck out seven and walked one.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 18, 2021
She had better sartorial luck for the Critics’ Choice Awards, for which she wore a kelly green jumpsuit by Christian Siriano, with a sweetheart neckline and puffy shoulders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2019
In her lap is a kelly green Bermuda bag with pink piping and wooden handles; inside the bag is a tube of 7UP-flavored lip balm that she draws from time to time across her mouth.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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