yellow-green

[ yel-oh-green ]

noun

1. a color containing both yellow and green.

adjective

1. of the color yellow-green.

Word History and Origins

Origin of yellow-green¹

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

The researchers found that a biochemical pathway gradually forms the blue pigments, starting at a white colour, which progressively becomes yellow-green, red-brown-pink, dark brown, light blue, and finally dark blue-green.

From Science Daily

He is the embodiment of forceful aggression yielding to delicate grace, and the blurred blue and yellow-green of his mask perfectly reflect the painting’s water and reeds.

From Seattle Times

As we get closer to the water, yellow-green grass gives way to flat, charcoal-gray rocks.

From Seattle Times

Growing up to 15 centimetres high, with unassuming tan or yellow-green tops, death caps can taste quite nice, according to people who have accidentally eaten them and survived.

From Scientific American

“I’m still always at the doctor’s,” she said as the yellow-green liquid began to flow.

From Washington Post