virescent en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /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.
Meanings
- Green or greenish.
- Becoming green.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more virescent | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most virescent | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Coordinates
flavescent · albescent · erubescent · nigrescent
Deriveds
Relateds
Synonyms
virid · lush · greeny · lavish · vert · viridescent · viridescent · verdurous · verdant · greenly · greenish · viridescent · bosky · greenly · viridescent · verdured · virid · virid · verdurous · verdant · virescent