VIRID

Etymology 1

Noun

virid (plural virids)

(rare) A green colour.

Adjective

virid (comparative more virid, superlative most virid)

Green, verdant.

Etymology 2

Noun

virid (plural virids)

(usually, in plural) Any of a group of related viruses.

Source: Wiktionary


Vir"id, a. Etym: [L. viridis green. See Verdant.]

Definition: Green. [Obs.] The virid marjoram Her sparkling beauty did but see. Crompton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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