verdure
greenness, especially of fresh, flourishing vegetation.
green vegetation, especially grass or herbage.
freshness in general; flourishing condition; vigor.
Origin of verdure
1Other words from verdure
- verdured, adjective
- ver·dure·less, adjective
- un·ver·dured, adjective
Words Nearby verdure
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How to use verdure in a sentence
In the dens where dragons dwelt before, shall rise up the verdure of the reed and the bulrush.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | VariousThe verdure was everywhere astonishing, and we fancied we saw many golden Cuyps as we passed by these quiet pastures.
Little Travels and Roadside Sketches | William Makepeace ThackerayOn the other side was a narrow margin, and then a sheer wall of hills in exquisite verdure.
Mrs. Falchion, Complete | Gilbert ParkerAlong the banks of the Loire, France has meadows, the verdure of which will not sink in comparison with those of England.
Only here and there, separated by vast intervals of barrenness, could be seen minute streaks of verdure.
Overland | John William De Forest
British Dictionary definitions for verdure
/ (ˈvɜːdʒə) /
flourishing green vegetation or its colour
a condition of freshness or healthy growth
Origin of verdure
1Derived forms of verdure
- verdured, adjective
- verdurous, adjective
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