Greenish Meaning
/ˈɡɹiːnɪʃ/Definition, CEFR level A2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjSomewhat green in color.
nameA surname.
Sentence Examples
The mucus is greenish yellow.
Cyan is a greenish blue color.
The milky liquid stains the yarn in a greenish color.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The water in the pond had a ____ color from algae.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The water in the old pond had a strange, ____ tint because of the large amount of algae growing on the surface.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English grenyssh, grenysch, equivalent to green + -ish.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The water in the pond had a ____ color from algae.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The water in the old pond had a strange, ____ tint because of the large amount of algae growing on the surface.