English Explanatory Dictionary

greenness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state or quality of being green; green colour.
  2. Vitality, freshness.
  3. Inexperience.
  4. The fact of being environmentally or ecologically conscious; commitment to environmental conservation.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɹiːn.nəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-greenness.wav

Word forms

greenness greennesses

Etymology

From Middle English grennesse, from Old English grennes; equivalent to green + -ness.

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