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chartreuse

/ʃɑrˈtrus/
/ʃɑˈtrus/
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Other forms: chartreuses

Definitions of chartreuse
  1. adjective
    of something having the yellowish green color of Chartreuse liqueur
    synonyms:
    chromatic
    being, having, or characterized by hue
  2. noun
    a shade of green tinged with yellow
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    type of:
    green, greenness
    green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
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