verdure

[ vur-jer ]

noun

1. greenness, especially of fresh, flourishing vegetation.
2. green vegetation, especially grass or herbage.
3. freshness in general; flourishing condition; vigor.

verdure

/ ˈvɜːdʒə /

noun

1. flourishing green vegetation or its colour
2. a condition of freshness or healthy growth

Derived Forms

• ˈverdured, adjective
• ˈverdurous, adjective

Other Words From

• verdured adjective
• verdure·less adjective
• un·verdured adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of verdure¹

1250–1300; Middle English < Middle French, equivalent to verd green ( vert ) + -ure -ure

Word History and Origins

Origin of verdure¹

C14: from Old French verd green, from Latin viridis

Example Sentences

In the dens where dragons dwelt before, shall rise up the verdure of the reed and the bulrush.

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The verdure was everywhere astonishing, and we fancied we saw many golden Cuyps as we passed by these quiet pastures.

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On the other side was a narrow margin, and then a sheer wall of hills in exquisite verdure.

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Along the banks of the Loire, France has meadows, the verdure of which will not sink in comparison with those of England.

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Only here and there, separated by vast intervals of barrenness, could be seen minute streaks of verdure.

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