virescent

adj — 2 senses

virescent

adj

/vɪˈɹɛs.ənt/

Etymology Circa 1825, from Latin virescens, present participle of virescere (“to become green”), from virēre (“to be green”). By surface analysis, Latin vir(ere) + -escent.

1

Green or greenish.

2

Becoming green.

Derived terms
virescently
Related terms
virescence

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