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greenskin

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈɡɹiːnskɪn/
  • US: /ˈɡɹinskɪn/
  • rhymes with -iːnskɪn

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noun

Meaning 1

One of several distinct green-skinned creatures often grouped together, such as orcs, goblins and (sometimes) trolls.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: roleplaying games

Topics: fantasy, fiction, literature, media, publishing

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Compound of green + skin.