VIRESCENT

Etymology

Adjective

virescent (comparative more virescent, superlative most virescent)

Green-like, greenish.

Becoming green.

Source: Wiktionary


Vi*res"cent, a. Etym: [L. virescens, p. pr. of virescere to grow green, verb incho. fr. virere to be green.]

Definition: Beginning to be green; slightly green; greenish.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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