greening

noun

green·​ing ˈgrē-niŋ How to pronounce greening (audio)
: any of several green-skinned apples

Examples of greening in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some have faith that ongoing research will find a cure for citrus greening, which would go a long way toward recovery. Ayurella Horn-Muller, WIRED, 3 Aug. 2024 Two years ago, Hurricane Ian pummeled trees already weakened by a virulent and incurable disease called citrus greening. Ayurella Horn-Muller, WIRED, 3 Aug. 2024 Citrus greening, also known as Huanglongbing, slowly kills trees and degrades the fruit, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Freida Frisaro, Orlando Sentinel, 6 July 2024 Webster, the researcher, said there is evidence that cleaning and greening projects, and addressing neighborhood blight, have public safety benefits. Darcy Costello, Baltimore Sun, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for greening 

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Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of greening was in 1577

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“Greening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greening. Accessed 30 Sep. 2024.

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