verdurous

verdurous
/verr"jeuhr euhs/, adj.
1. rich in verdure; freshly green; verdant.
2. covered with verdure, as places.
3. consisting of verdure.
4. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of verdure.
[1595-1605; VERDURE + -OUS]

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  • verdurous — [vʉr′jər əs] adj. 1. covered with or consisting of verdure 2. of or characteristic of verdure …   English World dictionary

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  • verdurous — adjective see verdure …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • verdurous — ver·dur·ous …   English syllables

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  • verdure — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from verd green Date: 14th century 1. the greenness of growing vegetation; also such vegetation itself 2. a condition of health and vigor • verdurous adjective …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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