verdant
adjective
Green with grass or other rich vegetation; of the bright green color of lush grass.
Etymology
From Old French verdant "becoming green," present participle of verdoyer, from verd "green," from Latin viridis "green," from virere "to be green."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The verdant hills of Ireland stretched to the horizon."
- 2.
"Spring rains transformed the brown landscape into verdant meadows."
- 3.
"The verdant forest provided cool shade on hot summer days."
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Fun Fact
The Emerald Isle nickname for Ireland comes from its verdant landscape, caused by frequent rain and mild temperatures. Ireland receives rainfall on average 150-225 days per year.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (V, E, R, D, A, N, T)
Scrabble Value: 11 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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