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

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