Leaves and leaf-like parts of edible plants when eaten as vegetables or in salads
“The placid lake is surrounded by the green of the forest.”
Agricultural and other natural products collectively
“I like having a serving, or two, of greens with most of my meals.”
A food made primarily of a mixture of raw or cold ingredients, typically vegetables
Edible part of plant
A political party whose principal concern is the protection of the environment
(Britain) Plural for 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.”
(US, slang) Plural for money, particularly the American dollar
“Jimmy Dix's leather pants must have cost a lot of green.”
(politics, usually Green) Plural for a member or supporter of an environmentalist group or party
“She resigned, and eight Lib Dem councilors and one Green followed suit.”
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