olive green

noun

: a greenish olive

Examples of olive green in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The olive green option offers a subtle pop of color, while the black keeps it classic and understated. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2024 Paint color: Still Searching by Glidden 11 Green Bedroom Ideas for a Cozy Retreat 05 of 12 Ironside by Dutch Boy Paints For a deep olive green hue, turn to Ironside by Dutch Boy Paints. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024 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 This particular rug has a pattern of sequential medallions in rich, earthy colors like olive green, brown, and beige, along with some subtle flecks of blue. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for olive green 

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Word History

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of olive green was in 1699

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“Olive green.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olive%20green. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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