greenish
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of greenish
Example Sentences
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Green turtles are one of the largest species of sea turtles, named for the greenish colour of their body fat, which comes from their plant-based diet.
From BBC
A deep brown patina radiates a glow of dark greenish tint.
From Los Angeles Times
Our home’s previous owners painted every wall a cool, semi-glossed gray with greenish undertones.
From Los Angeles Times
Scientists have determined our "fingerprints" are over the rapidly heating oceans, and it is even changing its color to a more greenish shade.
From Salon
When Henderson was designing the living room of his Hillsdale house, he painted the wall paneling a greenish gray, but left the original rough-hewed wood posts and beams unfinished for their rich visual character.
From Seattle Times
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