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• Greenness — Green ness, n. [AS. gr[=e]nnes. See {Green.}] 1. The quality of being green; viridity; verdancy; as, the greenness of grass, or of a meadow. [1913 Webster] 2. Freshness; vigor; newness. [1913 Webster] 3. Immaturity; unripeness; as, the greenness… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• greenness — green ► ADJECTIVE 1) of the colour between blue and yellow in the spectrum; coloured like grass. 2) covered with grass or other vegetation. 3) (Green) concerned with or supporting protection of the environment. 4) (of a plant or fruit) young or… …   English terms dictionary

• greenness — /green nis/, n. 1. the quality or state of being green. 2. green vegetation, grass, or the like; verdure or verdancy. 3. lack of maturity or experience; youthfulness. 4. the state or quality of being naive; innocence; gullibility. [bef. 900; ME,… …   Universalium

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