pea green

noun

: a moderate yellow green

Examples of pea green in a Sentence

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Chinese broccoli, pea greens, an Asian variety of mustard greens, and baby napa cabbage for just 68 cents a pound. Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2024 The set is on sale in sizes S through XXL and 22 monochromatic colors, including seasonal gems like pea green, sky blue, and fuchsia. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024 The white and brown colors scream quiet luxury whereas the brick red and pea green are ideal for shoppers who have a penchant for earthy, boho styles. Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024 While the best color for a midcentury modern couch really depends on your style and space, the most defining colors for midcentury modern design are retro patterns with colors such as mustard yellow, pea green, and orange tones, according to Stephan. Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2023 The blushing pink of magnolia bushes, the fiery red and sunny yellow of rows of tulips, the crisp pea green of fresh blades of grass. Vanessa Lawrence, ELLE Decor, 4 May 2021 With a motif of peacocks and flowering trees in pea green, mustard and turquoise, this beach towel brings eclectic, retro vibes to the seashore or neighborhood pool. Krystin Arneson, CNN Underscored, 1 Apr. 2021 The bloom affects Toledo to the islands, contaminating drinking water, and turning it pea green. Mary Kilpatrick, cleveland.com, 19 July 2019 Recently at this quiet time-warp of a hairdresser’s — one of the oldest in the city — mirrors on just about every wall reflect pea green walls and dark wood accents. René A. Guzman, ExpressNews.com, 26 June 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pea green was in 1752

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“Pea green.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pea%20green. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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