moss green

noun

1. a moderate to dark yellow-green color.

Other Words From

• moss-green adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of moss green¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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

With moss green patina on his forearms and hair, this de Wiessant looks as if he were petrified while waiting for the Resurrection.

From New York Times

One coat came in luscious moss green leather with a soft cozy lapel and lining.

From Seattle Times

To bring in the colors of the evergreen setting, the living room is decorated in beige, brown and moss green.

From Seattle Times

His compositions might consist of a single branch with a cluster of moss green dwarf chestnuts, or loose stems of pale water lilies or a spray of feathery foxtail barley.

From New York Times