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viridescent

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌvɪɹəˈdɛs(ə)nt/
  • rhymes with -ɛsənt

1

adj

Meaning 1

Green or greenish.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: virescent, virid, greenish, greenly, greeny, verdant, verdurous, vert, viridescent, bosky, lavish, lush, verdured

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Becoming green.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: virescent

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

C 1850 from Late Latin viridescens, present participle of viridescere; see virescent.