forest green
Americannoun
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- forest-green adjective
Etymology
Origin of forest green
First recorded in 1800–10
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The word “Coachella” is placed in free-flowing sprawl across the top, punctuated with a forest green gradient and bright orange stroke.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
The bags first became a “must-need item” last year — with the store releasing the mini totes in navy, yellow, red and forest green.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025
She was in her 60s with a smart gray bob and a forest green apron that smelled like frosting and menthols.
From Salon • Feb. 13, 2023
The color palette consisted of soft earthy tones set off by olive and forest green with a surge of crimson in sportswear and a final smattering of weekend dandy looks.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2023
A week after putting her to sleep, I received Neil's ashes in a forest green can.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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