Viridescent

/ˌvɪrɪˈdɛsənt/ adjective

Definition

Greenish or becoming green; having a slight green tinge.

Etymology

From Latin 'viridescens,' from 'viridis' (green). The same root gives us 'verdant' and 'vert.' It describes the moment before something is fully green — the process of greening.

Kelly Says

Not fully green — BECOMING green! It's the color of spring arriving, of copper aging, of a leaf that's not quite finished yet. It's green in progress, green with potential! 🌱

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