emerald green

noun

1
: a clear bright green resembling that of the emerald
2
: any of various strong greens

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The rapper's holiday look consisted of a sheer corset-style bodice made of black lace and an emerald green velvet skirt with a high slit. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025 One look that grabbed my attention was an emerald green velvet frock by Vicnate donned by the night’s host, Yvonne Orji. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Feb. 2025 Related Articles For the eyes, emerald green, shimmery ochre, and violet mix with essentials like ink black and, notably, a rich chocolate brown that’s an exact match to the shade used on Hermès’ iconic orange boxes. Claire Sullivan, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025 The cobalt blue, ruby red, and emerald green are gorgeous for a festive Christmas tablescape, while pink, green, and purple are perfect for a spring occasion or Easter. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for emerald green 

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of emerald green was in 1646

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“Emerald green.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emerald%20green. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.

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