moss green

noun

: a variable color averaging a moderate yellow-green

Examples of moss green in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Dr Urban and collaborators report that kākāpō were originally moss green, and the olive green plumage color first appeared around 1.93 million years ago. Grrlscientist, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024 Her friend, the designer Aaron Aujla, of Green River Project, persuaded her to take the plunge on the moss green walls, a shade inspired by the vegetation outside. Carly Olson, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2024 In recent years, the color green has been very on trend: sage green, moss green, emerald green, mint green, avocado green, forest green, kelly green, chartreuse green, martini olive green, pistachio green, and so on. Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 19 July 2024 Choose from four color options: sand, bright white, moss green, and black. Rachel Simon, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for moss green 

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Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of moss green was in 1705

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“Moss green.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moss%20green. Accessed 30 Sep. 2024.

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