VERDANT


Meaning of VERDANT in English

[ 'və:d(ə)nt ]

■ adjective green with grass or other lush vegetation.

Derivatives

verdancy noun

~ly adverb

Origin

C16: perh. from OFr. verdeant , pres. participle of verdoier 'be green'.

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