yellow-green
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of yellow-green
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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The researchers found that a biochemical pathway gradually forms the blue pigments, starting at a white colour, which progressively becomes yellow-green, red-brown-pink, dark brown, light blue, and finally dark blue-green.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 5, 2024
He is the embodiment of forceful aggression yielding to delicate grace, and the blurred blue and yellow-green of his mask perfectly reflect the painting’s water and reeds.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2023
After the sudden collapse of Conte's "yellow-green" government, Cipollone was promoted by Bank of Italy governor Ignazio Visco as one of his deputies in 2020.
From Reuters ● Aug. 30, 2023
Growing up to 15 centimetres high, with unassuming tan or yellow-green tops, death caps can taste quite nice, according to people who have accidentally eaten them and survived.
From Scientific American ● May 16, 2023
I copied their technique of pulling up yellow-green stalks, removing the outer layer, and crunching on surprisingly tasty chives.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
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