rejane green

noun

re·​jane green

rāˈzhän-

often capitalized R

: a moderate yellowish green that is greener and paler than tarragon and yellower and paler than malachite green

Word History

Etymology

probably after Gabrielle Charlotte Réjane †1920 French actress

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