andover green

noun

an·​do·​ver green
ˈanˌdōvə(r)-,
ˈaan-,
-dəv-
often capitalized A
: a grayish olive green that is greener and paler than average ivy green and yellower and paler than bronze green

Word History

Etymology

probably from Andover, Massachusetts

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of andover green was in 1912

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“Andover green.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/andover%20green. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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