pea green
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of pea green
First recorded in 1745–55
Example Sentences
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There were his quirky pea green socks worn with gray flannel trousers.
From New York Times
“I would always be pea green with envy, watching all those fabulous actors in their fabulous outfits doing this period piece,” she said.
From New York Times
Mid-century contemporary lounge furniture is set up in the spacious living room, with a wrap-around pea green sofa and shades of coral, turquoise and other bright colors.
From Washington Times
Her fans would be pea green with envy!
From The New Yorker
There were monochrome striped dresses, graphic prints, beautifully tailored bias-cut dresses and sporty outfits, all in clashing hues taken straight from the artist’s paint box: pea green, tangerine, butter yellow and fire engine red.
From Seattle Times
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