verdure

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) The greenness of lush or growing vegetation (greenery); also: the vegetation itself.
2. (broadly, countable, uncountable) A condition of health and vigour.

Verb

To cover with verdure.

Synonyms

greenery

greenness

green

verdancy

vegetation

viridity

lawn

turf

axil

young growth

emerald green

flora

foliage

grass

shoots

sward

Translations

Grün

verdure

verde

verdura

yeşillik

verdor

πρασινάδα

χλόη

Kraft

verzura

feuillage

verdura

vegetazione

verdor

Laubwerk

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈvɜːd͡ʒə/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: verdure

In summary

Inherited from Middle English verdure, from Middle French verdure, from Old French verdure, from Late Latin *viridūra, from viridis (“green”) + -ūra (abstract noun-forming suffix).