Paris green
- noun
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verde París
- The decorator recommended accents of Paris green to freshen the room.
Examples
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The painter chose Paris green for the leaves in his landscape.
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She wore a dress of Paris green that stood out at the party.
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The Paris green paint was a popular choice in the 19th century.
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Can you find a fabric in Paris green for the curtains?
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The artist chose a vibrant shade of Paris green for the background of her painting, giving it a lively and fresh appearance.
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In the interior design magazine, the featured living room was painted in a lovely Paris green, making it feel bright and inviting.
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The fashion designer used a striking Paris green fabric for her new collection, which caught everyone's attention at the runway show.
Synonyms
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3.8
A bright green color like a jewel
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7.9
A pale yellow-green color like new leaves
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2.4
A soft green color with a yellow tint like fresh peas
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2.7
A green color with a little yellow that looks fresh
A vivid green color often used in paint and dye
A bright green color like an emerald
A light green color like the pale green of a jewel
A light green color that looks partly yellow
A color between yellow and green like young leaves
A slightly yellow green like fresh peas
How Green
Surface Forms
Morphology
The element 'green' makes the color sense immediately obvious, but 'Paris' as a place-name does not indicate the specific chemical nature or toxic/insecticidal meaning of the term. Because learners can infer it denotes a shade of green but cannot predict the pigment’s composition or toxicity from the parts, the expression is only partially transparent.
Etymology
The color name Paris green comes from a bright pigment first made and sold in Paris, and the vivid green paint became famous in the 1800s, so today the name helps people picture that clear yellowish green color.