English Explanatory Dictionary

verdure

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The greenness of lush or growing vegetation (greenery); also: the vegetation itself.
  2. A condition of health and vigour.
verb
  1. To cover with verdure.

Pronunciation

/ˈvɜːd͡ʒə/ /ˈvɜːdjə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-verdure.wav /ˈvɝd͡ʒɚ/

Word forms

verdure verdures verduring verdured

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English verdure, from Middle French verdure, from Old French verdure, from Late Latin *viridūra, from viridis (“green”) + -ūra (abstract noun-forming suffix).

Synonyms

verdancy greenliness greenth

Related words

verdant verdurous

Derived words

reverdure
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