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moss green

American  

noun

  1. a moderate to dark yellow-green color.


Other Word Forms

  • moss-green adjective

Etymology

Origin of moss green

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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After spotting the moss green, knee-length frock with matching bolero jacket in the window of her local J.J.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

I would have called it moss green myself, but at least it wasn’t beige by another name.

From Slate • Oct. 20, 2024

The art and walls will be filled with calming natural tones from moss green to tan dirt, according to Health Board plans.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2023

She draped a yellow gown over her black blazer and moss green bunted skirt.

From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2020

Hocked wallpaper, moss green with gold, in a pattern of sinewy trellises; a matching moss-green carpet; and on the walls, electric torches.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen