(figuratively, of people) Lacking in experience
(of certain fruits) Not ripe
(dated, of food items) Fresh or uncooked
(green with envy) Overcome with envy
(usually in plural form "greens") Green vegetables
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Of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum
“The ribbon is orange with two green stripes that symbolize its agricultural links.”
Covered with grass or other vegetation
“Vast green forests covered the magnificent countryside.”
(figuratively, of people) Having a naive or unsuspecting nature
“Young, green travelers should be warned about the dangers that exists outside of their comfort zone.”
(figuratively, of people) Lacking in experience
“The new hire is rather green and will take some time to be brought up to speed.”
Pale and sick-looking
“Murray hesitated, his complexion turning slightly green at the idea of a visit from his mother-in-law.”
Feeling nauseous or sick
“His countenance soon metamorphosed into a tight-lipped, frowning face looking slightly green and clearly about to vomit.”
(figuratively) Referring to practices or policies that do not negatively affect the environment
“We are moving towards green power to reduce our country's dependence on fossil fuels.”
(of a person) Concerned with, or supporting, the protection of the environment as a political principle
“There were ten candidates in the ward, including three Labour and one Green candidate.”
Full of life and vigor
“May we all live to a green old age and be prosperous and happy.”
Fresh in one's memory
“I still have a green recollection of the wonderful time that we spent together.”
(of certain fruits) Not ripe
“The bananas are still green so wait a day or two before eating them.”
(dated, of food items) Fresh or uncooked
“If you can't find a lightly smoked bacon, use green bacon instead.”
(green with envy) Overcome with envy
“Homer turned green with envy at the sight of Flanders' new RV.”
(of wood or lumber) Freshly cut and not dried
“Toby is a specialist in green timber carpentry, using techniques unchanged for 500 years.”
(of food or farming methods) Produced or involving production without the use of chemicals
Foolish or lacking in sense
Being covered, overgrown, or adorned with moss
Associated with country or rural life
Physically ill or weakened
Having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar
Characterized by greenness or Hibernian origin
(fruits or vegetables) Firm or juicy from being fresh or ripe
Crudely made or done
A color between blue and yellow on the color spectrum
“A small fishing boat waits at the quayside to unload its catch in the aqua green waters of West Bay in Dorset.”
Green foliage or vegetation
“The placid lake is surrounded by the green of the forest.”
(Britain) A piece of public grassy land, especially in the center of a village
“On a warm day, many of the locals flock to the village green to lounge in the sun.”
(usually in plural form "greens") Green vegetables
“I like having a serving, or two, of greens with most of my meals.”
(US, slang) Money, particularly the American dollar
“Jimmy Dix's leather pants must have cost a lot of green.”
(politics, usually Green) A member or supporter of an environmentalist group or party
“She resigned, and eight Lib Dem councilors and one Green followed suit.”
A large area of land, typically abundant with greenery
A drug smoked or ingested for euphoric effect
An open area, typically a central location with much activity
A quadrangular area used for games or events
To produce leaves
To be in flower, or to produce flowers
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